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LY02 FJZ

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

183,618 mi
Last recorded183,618 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY02 FJZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2016 183,618 miles

Offside Front slight play in inner rack joint

Offside Rear hydrolastic suspension unit boot torn

Rear heat shield a drift

oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2016 183,618 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front slight play in inner rack joint

Offside Rear hydrolastic suspension unit boot torn

Rear heat shield a drift

oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2015 171,304 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear suspension unit weeping oil and gaiter torn

wipers are poor

Fail 16 Mar 2015 171,304 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear suspension unit weeping oil and gaiter torn

wipers are poor

Pass 12 Mar 2014 169,947 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 165,736 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 163,340 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 154,242 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 112,462 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s washer jet poor.plastic covers fitted.n/s/r brake backplate missing.various components corroding.various bushes worn.

Pass 1 May 2009 112,462 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

n/s washer jet poor.plastic covers fitted.n/s/r brake backplate missing.various components corroding.various bushes worn.

Pass 1 May 2008 78,164 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

plastic covers fitted poor visability various light underbody corrosion various bushes slight wear

Pass 26 Apr 2007 51,065 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2006 41,403 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 41,402 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Unable to fully inspect front steering and suspension.acoustic covers fitted to underside and topside

Unable to fully inspect vehicle sills,protectors fitted

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 FJZ is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FJZ, 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 FJZ registered?

LY02 FJZ is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 May 2002.

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