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MD02 LXG

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,315 mi
Last recorded132,315 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD02 LXG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2016 132,315 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 132,315 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 127,550 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 124,133 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Sep 2014 124,133 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2013 122,913 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 121,285 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 118,870 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 118,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 116,002 miles

n/s/f drop link slight worn

Pass 16 Jul 2009 101,415 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 101,410 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 84,819 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 64,963 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 38,495 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 30,107 miles

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

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

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

headlamp masks/converters fitted

nail in nearside rear tyre; also under †inflated

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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MD02 LXG is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green 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 MD02 LXG, 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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MD02 LXG is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 9 August 2002.

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