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LW51 GPO

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

110,934 mi
Last recorded110,934 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW51 GPO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2014 110,934 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 105,720 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 100,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 100,679 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 96,823 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 96,823 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 93,164 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 87,926 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 87,926 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 76,559 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 66,023 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 55,658 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 55,658 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both rear wheel trims missing.

Passenger front air bag turned off/disabled (hence passenger airbag warning light illuminated)

all four top engine cover clips missing.

both front tyres worn/wearing slightly on outer edges (more so overall on nearside front tyre)

nearside front suspension arm outer bottom balljoint dust seal/cover split.

nearside front tyre outer tread area has shallow cut in.

offside inner front brake pad lining appears to be starting to get low.

slight play felt in both inner trackrod arm balljoints (part of steering rack)

windsreen has slight wiper marks on both sides of screen.

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 GPO is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GPO, 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 GPO registered?

LW51 GPO is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 January 2002.

Is LW51 GPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LW51 GPO shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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