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LX02 VBU

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,158 mi
Last recorded136,158 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2011
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX02 VBU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2011 136,158 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 136,150 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/f parking brake cable not secured

Pass 3 Jun 2010 118,491 miles

o/s door mirrior slightly loose

o/s/r wheel arch plastic touching wheel

Pass 27 Mar 2009 115,211 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 114,766 miles

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

1 l e d not working on centre brake light

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 101,824 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 101,824 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 85,839 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 69,638 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 VBU is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 VBU, 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 VBU registered?

LX02 VBU is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 21 March 2002.

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The MOT history for LX02 VBU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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