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YM02 LWA

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

54,631 mi
Last recorded54,631 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM02 LWA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 54,631 miles

both front calipers covered in grease

nsr shocker slight misting of oil

Pass 23 Jul 2024 53,495 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 52,701 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 51,914 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 50,888 miles

rear suspension has light misting of oil

Pass 31 Jul 2020 49,897 miles

Offside Rear suspension has light misting of oil

Rear rear tyres perishing

Pass 30 Jul 2019 48,728 miles

all tyres perishing

nearside and offside rear suspension has slight misting of oil

Fail 30 Jul 2019 48,726 miles

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

all tyres perishing

nearside and offside rear suspension has slight misting of oil

Pass 27 Jul 2018 45,975 miles

Nearside Rear suspension has light misting of fluid

Pass 27 Jul 2017 43,282 miles

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

both rear suspension units damp

Fail 21 Jul 2017 43,282 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking underneath (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres 2mm and worn on edges

both rear suspension units damp

Pass 12 Jul 2016 40,931 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2015 39,292 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r tyre perished in tread but no cords or ply visible at time of test

Pass 31 Jul 2015 39,292 miles

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

n/s/r tyre perished in tread but no cords or ply visible at time of test

Pass 14 May 2014 28,951 miles

Both rear tyres over half worn and both with nails in treaded area.

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

Fail 14 May 2014 28,951 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Both rear tyres over half worn and both with nails in treaded area.

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

Pass 9 May 2013 17,611 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2012 13,463 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 May 2012 13,462 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

metal support under engine bent unable to ascertain further damage due to cover

Pass 13 Jun 2011 10,386 miles

nearside rear lamp unit damaged

Pass 15 Jun 2010 9,974 miles

N/S/R light lenze is cracked

Pass 1 Jul 2009 9,512 miles

N/S/R light lenze is cracked

Pass 18 Jun 2008 8,674 miles

nearside rear brake disc has some surface corrosion

nearside rear light cluster has slight damage

Pass 15 Jun 2007 6,867 miles

nearside rear light cluster has slight damage

Fail 15 Jun 2007 6,867 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

nearside rear light cluster has damage

Pass 27 Jul 2006 5,937 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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YM02 LWA is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 YM02 LWA, 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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YM02 LWA is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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