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LW51 EXB

2002 Citroen C5

Purple Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

53,950 mi
Last recorded53,950 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW51 EXB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 53,950 miles

Nearside Front wiper split

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2016 53,949 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively damaged (2.3.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front wiper split

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2015 47,235 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 47,226 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2014 45,496 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 45,490 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 43,984 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2012 42,412 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 40,626 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2010 39,311 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 38,769 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 38,769 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 36,340 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Mar 2008 36,340 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2007 33,498 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 29,517 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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LW51 EXB is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Purple with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LW51 EXB, 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 LW51 EXB registered?

LW51 EXB is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 January 2002.

Is LW51 EXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LW51 EXB shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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