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LX02 WYB

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

164,872 mi
Last recorded164,872 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2010
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX02 WYB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2010 164,872 miles

exhaust system corroded and weak

front brake discs badly cororded

rear brake pads low

Fail 4 Nov 2010 164,872 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

rear brake pads low

front brake discs badly cororded

exhaust system corroded and weak

Pass 24 Aug 2009 154,562 miles

exhaust corroded & weak at back box

front brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2009 154,562 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust corroded & weak at back box

front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2008 140,891 miles

exhaust in poor condition

front brake discs worn

rear heat sheild insecure

Fail 29 Jul 2008 140,891 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

exhaust in poor condition

front brake discs worn

rear heat sheild insecure

Pass 23 Jun 2007 125,751 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 110,164 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2006 109,958 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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 WYB is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 WYB, 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 LX02 WYB registered?

LX02 WYB is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 7 May 2002.

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The MOT history for LX02 WYB shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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