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LW51 HEV

2002 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

193,041 mi
Last recorded193,041 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW51 HEV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2015 193,041 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 184,569 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 184,455 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 176,838 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 169,484 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear exhaust mount deteriorating

Pass 16 Sep 2009 159,624 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 149,452 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 149,452 miles

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 140,742 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 130,022 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 121,679 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 HEV is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 LW51 HEV, 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

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What year was LW51 HEV registered?

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

Is LW51 HEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LW51 HEV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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