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LY02 CDO

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

166,626 mi
Last recorded166,626 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY02 CDO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2013 166,626 miles

windscreen damaged outside of swept area

Fail 5 Aug 2013 166,626 miles

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

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

windscreen damaged outside of swept area

Pass 30 Jul 2012 146,937 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2012 146,937 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 119,979 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 119,979 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 94,760 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 85,905 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 85,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 73,890 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 59,540 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 59,257 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 46,818 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre on 1.6mm limit

Pass 19 May 2005 32,389 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 CDO is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 CDO, 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 CDO registered?

LY02 CDO is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 17 May 2002.

Is LY02 CDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY02 CDO shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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