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LY02 AHU

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,305 mi
Last recorded79,305 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY02 AHU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2021 79,305 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rears ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 77,683 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear worn/rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 76,853 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 76,584 miles

rear seat belts untested as not able to get to them

Pass 21 Mar 2017 75,605 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 73,463 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

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

both front wipers smearing

both rear tyres deteriorating

oil leak

unable to inspect rear seat belts due to mobility

under tray fitted

Fail 11 Mar 2016 73,346 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

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

both front wipers smearing

both rear tyres deteriorating

oil leak

unable to inspect rear seat belts due to mobility

under tray fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2015 70,659 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 70,651 miles

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

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 69,323 miles

back box poor

Pass 15 Mar 2013 67,456 miles

rear seats down

Pass 10 Mar 2012 64,497 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside track rod end perished

some corrosion in rear brake discs

Pass 12 Mar 2011 61,559 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

both rear tyres low on edges

Pass 27 Mar 2010 59,187 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 56,252 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 52,123 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 49,753 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 47,020 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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LY02 AHU is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LY02 AHU, 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 LY02 AHU registered?

LY02 AHU is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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