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LY02 JPF

2002 Citroen C5

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

127,991 mi
Last recorded127,991 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY02 JPF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2012 127,991 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 127,991 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 114,006 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

crack in front screen just out of view

Fail 25 Jun 2011 114,006 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

crack in front screen just out of view

Fail 2 Jul 2010 102,265 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 102,265 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 82,663 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

rear no plate partly deteroirated.

Fail 12 Jun 2009 82,663 miles

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

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

rear no plate partly deteroirated.

Pass 18 Jun 2008 66,610 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear no plate partly deteriorated.

Fail 17 Jun 2008 66,610 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

rear no plate partly deteriorated.

Pass 13 Jun 2007 58,061 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 47,184 miles

please see previous advisory no.272212456144

Fail 1 Jun 2006 47,184 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

oil seepage from offside of engine bay.

Pass 23 May 2005 36,872 miles
Fail 23 May 2005 36,872 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

nail in tyre

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 JPF is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 JPF, 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 JPF registered?

LY02 JPF is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 20 June 2002.

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