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LX02 HVO

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,162 mi
Last recorded135,162 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX02 HVO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2013 135,162 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

O/S/R tyre side wall damage

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2012 122,171 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 115,513 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 115,513 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 6 Dec 2010 115,114 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

eml light on

rear suspension goes up and down on its own

Fail 4 Dec 2009 106,195 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nsr suspension slight leak

Pass 4 Dec 2009 106,195 miles

nsr suspension slight leak

Fail 5 Dec 2008 95,393 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 95,393 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 80,611 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 69,948 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 55,573 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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LX02 HVO is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LX02 HVO, 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 LX02 HVO registered?

LX02 HVO is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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