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LV02 YSS

2002 Citroen C5

Black Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

120,081 mi
Last recorded120,081 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV02 YSS
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2013 120,081 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jun 2013 120,064 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 May 2012 114,398 miles

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

high level brake light inop

rear brake discs coroded

Pass 24 Jun 2011 110,814 miles

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

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

high level brake light inop

rear discs corroded worn pitted

Fail 20 Jun 2011 110,756 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

rear discs corroded worn pitted

Fail 22 Jun 2010 107,147 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear discs corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2010 107,147 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear discs corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2009 95,163 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 95,163 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 82,881 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2008 82,881 miles

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)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2007 72,356 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 55,526 miles

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

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

slight unballance to rear brakes

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 YSS is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YSS, 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 YSS registered?

LV02 YSS is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 13 May 2002.

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