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RY02 LRE

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,725 mi
Last recorded162,725 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY02 LRE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2012 162,725 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2012 162,440 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 143,206 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 119,803 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2010 119,803 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2009 98,926 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 98,502 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 12 May 2008 78,023 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 61,486 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 61,486 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 46,933 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 26,443 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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RY02 LRE is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 RY02 LRE, 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 RY02 LRE registered?

RY02 LRE is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 June 2002.

Is RY02 LRE safe to buy?

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