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LX52 LWP

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

117,658 mi
Last recorded117,658 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX52 LWP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2018 117,658 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 110,656 miles

catalytic converter rattling inside exhaust pipe

evidence of oil leak from around engine and gearbox area

steering wheel grip becoming loose

Pass 3 Aug 2016 103,681 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 93,561 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 86,335 miles

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

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

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

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

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

offside front brake tight

Fail 26 Aug 2014 86,335 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

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

offside front brake tight

Pass 12 Aug 2013 76,959 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)

Fail 9 Aug 2013 76,927 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 70,696 miles

Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside rear bump stop deteriorated

Offside reverse bulb not working

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 64,713 miles

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

both front suspension legs have a light misting of oil

Pass 26 Aug 2010 54,077 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 46,063 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 40,428 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 36,610 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 31,377 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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LX52 LWP is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 LX52 LWP, 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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LX52 LWP is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 23 September 2002.

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