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LT52 BYF

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

161,643 mi
Last recorded161,643 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT52 BYF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2015 161,643 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 158,407 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2013 148,639 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 15 Feb 2012 140,395 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Feb 2012 140,395 miles

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

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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2011 131,620 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 119,931 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 119,931 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 108,535 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 94,777 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 8 Feb 2007 82,245 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 67,567 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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LT52 BYF is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LT52 BYF, 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 LT52 BYF registered?

LT52 BYF is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 19 December 2002.

Is LT52 BYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT52 BYF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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