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MX02 LVK

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2015
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

129,431 mi
Last recorded129,431 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX02 LVK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2014 129,431 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

sills covered.engine mount poor condition

Fail 12 Jul 2014 129,394 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

sills covered.engine mount poor condition

Pass 13 Jul 2013 115,278 miles

Oil leak

enginemanagment light stays on.n/s/side /r/stop light slightly dim.service light stays on.o/s/f/door slightly stiff

Pass 30 May 2012 102,505 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 May 2012 102,500 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2011 91,077 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front and rear brake discs worn

Fail 18 May 2011 91,075 miles

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

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 27 Jul 2010 91,021 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010
Pass 21 Oct 2009 84,448 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 84,448 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 72,633 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 72,633 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 65,401 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2008 65,394 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 53,454 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 53,454 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 7 Feb 2006 41,518 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nail in tyre

Pass 7 Feb 2006 41,518 miles

Nearside 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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MX02 LVK is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 MX02 LVK, 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 MX02 LVK registered?

MX02 LVK is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 13 March 2002.

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