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LV02 FHD

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,811 mi
Last recorded117,811 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV02 FHD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 117,811 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear light lense cracked

Offside mirror cover damaged

Fail 5 Sep 2017 117,738 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear light lense cracked

Offside mirror cover damaged

Pass 24 Aug 2016 114,186 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 110,245 miles

oil leak

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 106,662 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 102,891 miles

O/S/R number plate lamp glowing dimmley

Fail 12 Aug 2013 102,891 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

O/S/R number plate lamp glowing dimmley

Pass 29 Aug 2012 98,223 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 93,678 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2011 91,476 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 91,476 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 86,555 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 86,555 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 17 Apr 2009 81,710 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 81,710 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 76,098 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 72,392 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 72,392 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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LV02 FHD is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LV02 FHD, 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 LV02 FHD registered?

LV02 FHD is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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