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LF02 AYW

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,390 mi
Last recorded110,390 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF02 AYW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2015 110,390 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured side (1.4.A.2f)

both front wipers starting to smear

n/s sill damaged

oil level dipstick incomplete

Fail 17 Sep 2015 110,209 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour side (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured side (1.4.A.2f)

both front wipers starting to smear

n/s sill damaged

oil level dipstick incomplete

Pass 9 Sep 2014 100,450 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 93,785 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 72,263 miles

Accumalater sphere area damp.

Both rear tyres perished.

Offside rear tyre has flat spots.

Oil leak (possible suspension fluid).

Undertray preventing a thorough examination on the steering rack / suspension pipes.

Fail 18 Apr 2012 72,263 miles

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

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

Accumalater sphere area damp.

Both rear tyres perished.

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

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

Offside rear tyre has flat spots.

Oil leak (possible suspension fluid).

Undertray preventing a thorough examination on the steering rack / suspension pipes.

Fail 31 Mar 2011 56,913 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 56,913 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 54,667 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 51,605 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 50,617 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 44,031 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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LF02 AYW is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LF02 AYW, 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 LF02 AYW registered?

LF02 AYW is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 13 March 2002.

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