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LX02 YVG

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,791 mi
Last recorded143,791 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX02 YVG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2014 143,791 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 133,943 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 124,114 miles

knocking noise from suspension when driven unable to find fault or movement requires further investigation

windscreen scratched in swept area

Fail 8 Mar 2012 124,114 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

knocking noise from suspension when driven unable to find fault or movement requires further investigation

windscreen scratched in swept area

Pass 10 Mar 2011 114,840 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 114,840 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 104,045 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 89,666 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Feb 2009 89,666 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate .

Pass 27 Feb 2008 75,059 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 60,936 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 45,768 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 YVG is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LX02 YVG, 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 YVG registered?

LX02 YVG is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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