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LW02 MVE

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

66,999 mi
Last recorded66,999 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW02 MVE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 66,999 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 58,208 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 50,802 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 49,548 miles

front tyres in poor condition

Fail 21 Jun 2016 49,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres in poor condition

Pass 13 Jul 2015 48,372 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 46,924 miles

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 9 Jul 2013 45,794 miles

both front shock absorbers wet

Pass 4 Jul 2012 44,188 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 42,024 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 39,148 miles

rear tyres just legal

Pass 6 Jul 2009 34,717 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 31,154 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 25,585 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 21,827 miles

Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 21,827 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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LW02 MVE is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 LW02 MVE, 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 LW02 MVE registered?

LW02 MVE is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 15 July 2002.

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