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LN02 WBF

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

199,355 mi
Last recorded199,355 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN02 WBF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 199,355 miles

Front brake pads worn low

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 199,354 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Front brake pads worn low

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 185,914 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear suspension pipes corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2015 177,016 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 167,585 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Jul 2014 167,433 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 155,128 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2013 155,039 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 146,299 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 146,070 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 137,719 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 130,638 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 121,478 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 110,573 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 102,946 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 95,716 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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LN02 WBF is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 LN02 WBF, 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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LN02 WBF is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 23 May 2002.

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