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LC02 HWS

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,351 mi
Last recorded141,351 miles
Recorded on17 May 2021
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC02 HWS
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2021 141,351 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2020 137,916 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 134,572 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 134,561 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 23 May 2019 134,551 miles

Nearside Front Brake lever has restricted free movement hand brake leaver on caliper (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake lever has restricted free movement hand brake leaver on caliper (1.1.15 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension unit leaking suspension sphear (5.3.5 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 205/65*15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 205/65*15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 130,343 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 123,976 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 116,804 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 110,320 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 105,200 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 94,523 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 87,659 miles

air bag warning light on

Fail 6 Jul 2012 87,659 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

air bag warning light on

Pass 30 Jun 2011 79,142 miles

Front wipers split.

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 71,062 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 62,118 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 62,110 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2008 55,661 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 May 2007 46,187 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 40,132 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 HWS is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HWS, 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 HWS is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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