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LM02 BXB

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

154,859 mi
Last recorded154,859 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM02 BXB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 154,859 miles

DRIVER DOOR CORRODED FROM BOTTOM ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Fail 4 Apr 2017 154,855 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

DRIVER DOOR CORRODED FROM BOTTOM ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 151,028 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 147,505 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 143,973 miles

n/s front strut slightly damp

n/s rear trailing arm mounting bush noisey and looks like its starting to break up, but no movement found

oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2014 143,954 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

engine management light on

n/s front strut slightly damp

n/s rear trailing arm mounting bush noisey and looks like its starting to break up, but no movement found

oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2013 140,912 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 138,173 miles

e.m.l on

Fail 11 Apr 2012 138,173 miles

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

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

e.m.l on

Pass 9 Apr 2011 133,571 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 133,571 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 125,019 miles

both front wiper blades split end

Pass 4 Dec 2008 118,245 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 118,245 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 111,630 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 100,229 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 100,229 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 18 Jan 2006 91,507 miles

Centre Front Fluid suspension supply pipe insecure (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension supply pipe insecure (2.4.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake discs worn advise measurement during service

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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LM02 BXB is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LM02 BXB, 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 LM02 BXB registered?

LM02 BXB is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 21 June 2002.

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