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LC52 YBM

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

145,915 mi
Last recorded145,915 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC52 YBM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2013 145,915 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 145,724 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

varous stone-chips on front windscreen

Pass 13 Jun 2012 118,913 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 135,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 125,631 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 125,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 114,539 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 114,539 miles

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

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

windscreen damage in zone A swept area below 40mm limit

Pass 18 Jun 2009 103,129 miles

nearside rear tyre holds outer shoulder wear

Fail 18 Jun 2009 103,129 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre holds outer shoulder wear

Pass 12 Feb 2008 85,440 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 85,440 miles

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

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

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

windscreen chip o/s swept area

Pass 8 Feb 2007 68,333 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 48,970 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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LC52 YBM is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LC52 YBM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LC52 YBM registered?

LC52 YBM is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 22 December 2002.

Is LC52 YBM safe to buy?

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