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LB02 VKT

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

145,364 mi
Last recorded145,364 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB02 VKT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2021 145,364 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 19 Aug 2021 145,282 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2020 141,865 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 141,857 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 138,179 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

slight dampness around nearside rear suspension unit

Pass 31 Aug 2018 133,523 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

n/s rear tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 31 Aug 2018 133,517 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

n/s rear tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 20 Jun 2017 129,281 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 129,217 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage front bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users front bumper (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 125,319 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 125,312 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 121,480 miles

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 2. Nearside front tyre wearing low on edges. 3. Offside front tyre wearing low on inside edge.

4. Hand brake travel close to limit.

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 12 Jun 2015 121,441 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 2. Nearside front tyre wearing low on edges. 3. Offside front tyre wearing low on inside edge.

4. Hand brake travel close to limit.

Pass 17 Jun 2014 116,493 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light on

Pass 18 Jun 2013 111,064 miles

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Oil leak

both rear suspension unit dust covers deteriorated

o/s/f shock absorber damp

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Jun 2013 111,029 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear suspension unit dust covers deteriorated

o/s/f shock absorber damp

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Jun 2012 104,662 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2011 99,072 miles

Oil leak

rear brake pads getting low

rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

rear exhaust heat sheild insecure

slight drag to o/s/f wheel

Fail 3 Jun 2011 98,990 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

rear brake pads getting low

rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

rear exhaust heat sheild insecure

slight drag to o/s/f wheel

Pass 8 Jun 2010 93,216 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

Pass 12 Jun 2009 85,549 miles

front and rear discs surfacce rusted

front pads low

Fail 21 Jul 2007 78,710 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2007 78,710 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 63,831 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 63,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Citroen C5?

Based on 931,868 MOT tests across 82,427 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
7,739
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
82,427
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42,736
position lamp(s) not working 29,340
Registration plate lamp not working 24,921
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,481
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,920
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LB02 VKT is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2002 Citroen C5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 89,012 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 42,736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LB02 VKT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Citroen C5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LB02 VKT is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 July 2002.

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