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LV52 BWU

2002 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,362 mi
Last recorded140,362 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV52 BWU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2016 140,362 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 133,411 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 109,153 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

wipers park high on windscreen

Fail 19 Oct 2013 109,127 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

wipers park high on windscreen

Pass 14 Sep 2012 75,494 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2012 75,494 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 58,973 miles

front discs and pads worn

rear discs corroded slightly

Pass 10 Aug 2010 51,493 miles

front discs are slightly worn

Fail 9 Aug 2010 51,492 miles

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

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

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

front discs are slightly worn

Pass 24 Jul 2009 43,281 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 40,343 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 40,343 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 37,659 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 31,132 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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LV52 BWU is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LV52 BWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LV52 BWU?

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What year was LV52 BWU registered?

LV52 BWU is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is LV52 BWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV52 BWU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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