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LX02 YVP

2002 Citroen C5

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

143,095 mi
Last recorded143,095 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX02 YVP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2016 143,095 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 136,607 miles

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil leak

high level brake light inop

n/s front suspension unit has misting of oil

o/s front suspension unit has misting of oil

o/s/r brake slightly binding

windscreen washer bottle cap missing

Fail 27 Mar 2014 136,519 miles

Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil leak

high level brake light inop

n/s front suspension unit has misting of oil

o/s front suspension unit has misting of oil

o/s/r brake slightly binding

windscreen washer bottle cap missing

Pass 20 Mar 2013 122,939 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 122,936 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 109,397 miles

slight play in rear suspension hydraulic units when vehicle fully raised

Fail 3 Apr 2012 109,395 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in rear suspension hydraulic units when vehicle fully raised

Pass 24 Mar 2011 94,299 miles

possible suspension fluid leak by nsf .removal of undersheild required to check.

Fail 24 Mar 2011 94,297 miles

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

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

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

possible suspension fluid leak by nsf .removal of undersheild required to check.

Pass 25 Feb 2010 78,752 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 78,752 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 63,770 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 50,973 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 50,973 miles

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

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 48,843 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 40,677 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 YVP is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YVP, 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 YVP registered?

LX02 YVP is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 22 April 2002.

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