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LC02 HXE

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

131,971 mi
Last recorded131,971 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC02 HXE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2012 131,971 miles

air bag light on

engine light on

wear to front brake pads

Fail 23 Jul 2012 131,971 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

air bag light on

engine light on

wear to front brake pads

Fail 21 Jul 2011 124,500 miles

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

some corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 21 Jul 2011 124,500 miles

some corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 1 Jul 2010 117,525 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 110,877 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 110,876 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 102,754 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2008 102,754 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 91,969 miles

nearside front tyrewall scuffed

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

nearside rear tyre badly worn on outer edge

Pass 11 Jul 2006 77,894 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 77,892 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

offside front seatbelt lazy return

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

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 HXE is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 HXE, 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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What year was LC02 HXE registered?

LC02 HXE is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 5 June 2002.

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The MOT history for LC02 HXE shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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