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LX02 HWR

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

234,712 mi
Last recorded234,712 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX02 HWR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2016 234,712 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 2 Mar 2016 234,712 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 11 Mar 2015 222,751 miles

Oil leak

o/s rear brake binding slightly.

rear tyres wearing close to legal limit on inner edges.

Fail 11 Mar 2015 222,751 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

o/s rear brake binding slightly.

rear tyres wearing close to legal limit on inner edges.

Pass 20 Mar 2014 202,444 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

has the timing belt been replaced,failure causes major engine damage

Fail 18 Mar 2014 202,425 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2013 185,068 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Mar 2013 185,068 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2012 166,606 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2012 166,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

o/s door mirror glass cracked

Pass 8 Mar 2011 146,188 miles

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

o/s number plate light dim

Fail 8 Mar 2011 146,186 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

o/s number plate light dim

Pass 4 Mar 2010 128,154 miles

n/s front rollbar has play.wipers are smearing screen,drivers door difficult to open from inside,and front seat belts slow to retract.

Fail 4 Mar 2010 128,154 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s front rollbar has play.wipers are smearing screen,drivers door difficult to open from inside,and front seat belts slow to retract.

Fail 20 Mar 2009 111,687 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

back exhaust box is badly corrodded with a small blow and may break soon.

both front seay belts retract slowly.

engine oil leak.

slight play in n/s front rollbar link.

Pass 20 Mar 2009 111,687 miles

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

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

back exhaust box is badly corrodded with a small blow and may break soon.

both front seay belts retract slowly.

engine oil leak.

slight play in n/s front rollbar link.

Pass 13 Feb 2008 88,777 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 80,333 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 72,808 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 HWR is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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