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MV02 LZM

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

144,797 mi
Last recorded144,797 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV02 LZM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 144,797 miles

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

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)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 137,348 miles

Nearside Front tyre shows some surface cracking

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear metal shield over disc missing

Rear tail pipe corroded after rear box

Fail 18 Jul 2016 137,348 miles

Nearside Front tyre shows some surface cracking

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear metal shield over disc missing

Rear tail pipe corroded after rear box

Pass 13 Jul 2015 135,998 miles

Rear tail pipe exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 10 Jul 2015 135,998 miles

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

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

Rear tail pipe exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Jul 2014 134,392 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 129,673 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2013 129,673 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 124,549 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 117,382 miles

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

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 2 Sep 2010 106,637 miles

o/s/r brake backing plate missing

slight play in n/s/f droplink

Pass 17 Feb 2010 100,156 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 100,156 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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)

front brakes slightly binding

Fail 11 Feb 2009 90,655 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 90,655 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 81,756 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 73,732 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 693,895 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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MV02 LZM is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MV02 LZM, 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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MV02 LZM is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 13 March 2002.

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