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LY02 BPE

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2015
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

190,858 mi
Last recorded190,858 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY02 BPE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2014 190,858 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 May 2013 175,127 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2013 175,127 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 161,156 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 161,049 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Pass 7 May 2011 149,777 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 138,331 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 124,804 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 112,853 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 102,129 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2009 102,129 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 May 2008 76,138 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 75,130 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 68,333 miles

slight wear apparent nearside front anti roll bar link.

Pass 27 Feb 2006 63,064 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 63,064 miles

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

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 BPE is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 LY02 BPE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LY02 BPE registered?

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

Is LY02 BPE safe to buy?

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