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LY02 AHX

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

184,435 mi
Last recorded184,435 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2020 184,435 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow front box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 176,297 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 159,492 miles

Brake peddle rubber starting to split

Nearside Rear valve is perished and cracked

Fail 3 Apr 2018 159,492 miles

Brake peddle rubber starting to split

Nearside Rear valve is perished and cracked

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 147,294 miles

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

brake pedal anti slip worn on edge

Fail 5 Apr 2017 147,286 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

brake pedal anti slip worn on edge

Pass 2 Apr 2016 139,020 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

under cover fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2015 120,765 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 114,768 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 114,768 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 104,462 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2013 104,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 94,777 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 94,197 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 94,197 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 91,732 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 82,663 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 82,663 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 71,591 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 71,591 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 61,443 miles

Nearside Front 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 27 Mar 2007 61,443 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 49,623 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 AHX is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 LY02 AHX, 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 AHX registered?

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

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