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LY52 BPV

2002 Citroen C5

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

139,195 mi
Last recorded139,195 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY52 BPV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2018 139,195 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 139,189 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2017 124,324 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

covers impede parts of the inspection

Fail 22 Sep 2017 124,324 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working cover missing as well (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

covers impede parts of the inspection

Pass 21 Sep 2016 109,057 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 104,333 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 104,333 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 97,770 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 97,770 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 90,620 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2013 90,469 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 83,602 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 75,173 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 68,631 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 64,578 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 61,044 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 57,539 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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LY52 BPV is a 2002 Citroen C5 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LY52 BPV, 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 LY52 BPV registered?

LY52 BPV is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 14 November 2002.

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