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MK52 LMY

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,639 mi
Last recorded164,639 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK52 LMY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2014 164,639 miles

Both front lower arm rear bushes perished.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

General suspension movement.

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Aug 2014 164,639 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both front lower arm rear bushes perished.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

O/S/F tie rod has slight movement.

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 150,691 miles

engine oil leak

rear discs in poor condition

rear exhaust corroded

rear pads worn low

slight play in osf drop link

Fail 17 Aug 2013 150,691 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

engine oil leak

front discs in poor condition

rear discs in poor condition

rear exhaust corroded

rear pads worn low

slight play in osf drop link

Pass 26 Jul 2012 135,203 miles

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

engine oil leak

rear silencer corroded

slight leaks in both front shockers

Fail 26 Jul 2012 135,203 miles

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

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

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)

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

engine oil leak

n/s/f tyre worn on outer tread

rear silencer corroded

slight leaks in both front shockers

Pass 26 Jul 2011 124,499 miles

exhaust corroded.slight play front anti roll bar links.

Pass 11 Sep 2010 115,192 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 102,364 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 86,966 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 86,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 72,909 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 72,909 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 60,962 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 44,718 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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MK52 LMY is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MK52 LMY, 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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MK52 LMY is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 12 September 2002.

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