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LC02 AZP

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2022
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

106,756 mi
Last recorded106,756 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC02 AZP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2021 106,756 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil bothsides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 106,694 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Suspension accumulator leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil bothsides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 105,407 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect bothsides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 105,274 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 102,609 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect bothsides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 102,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect bothsides (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 98,218 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect bothsides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 98,218 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect bothsides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 94,517 miles

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

Oil leak ()

engine lamp on

Fail 23 Oct 2017 94,517 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

engine lamp on

Pass 29 Sep 2016 89,316 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2016 89,316 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 84,601 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 84,601 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 80,121 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 80,121 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 75,001 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Oct 2013 75,001 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 69,926 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 65,103 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 61,771 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 50,678 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 32,086 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2008 23,246 miles

Both rear tyres outer sidewalls perished

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 May 2008 23,246 miles

Both rear tyres outer sidewalls perished

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 17,242 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 5,274 miles

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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LC02 AZP is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 LC02 AZP, 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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LC02 AZP is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 8 May 2002.

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