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LC02 VHJ

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,069 mi
Last recorded145,069 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC02 VHJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2013 145,069 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 Aug 2013 145,069 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Fail 14 Aug 2012 120,532 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn slightly inner edge

Pass 14 Aug 2012 120,532 miles

o/s/f tyre worn slightly inner edge

Pass 28 Jul 2011 111,753 miles

chip n/s/f windscreen

Fail 28 Jul 2011 111,753 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

chip n/s/f windscreen

n/s/r tyre low

o/s/r tyre getting low on edge

Pass 27 Aug 2010 108,142 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 106,946 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 106,350 miles

front disc looking low

Fail 24 Jul 2008 106,350 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front disc looking low

Pass 18 Jul 2007 99,625 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 92,616 miles

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

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 VHJ is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VHJ, 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 VHJ registered?

LC02 VHJ is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 20 June 2002.

Is LC02 VHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC02 VHJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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