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LW02 RFZ

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

189,911 mi
Last recorded189,911 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW02 RFZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2022 189,911 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 183,279 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2021 183,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 178,515 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear brake disc cover missing

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 172,426 miles

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2019 172,450 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 164,408 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 156,002 miles

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

Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 146,944 miles

Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened HAND BRAKE (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 137,367 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust rear box tail pipe corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2014 127,015 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 116,984 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 111,025 miles

Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 105,867 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 139,964 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 87,360 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 79,077 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 71,887 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 RFZ is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RFZ, 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 RFZ registered?

LW02 RFZ is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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