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YM02 LWU

2002 Citroen C5

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

91,501 mi
Last recorded91,501 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM02 LWU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2012 91,501 miles

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)

rear sub frame mounting bushs soft

Fail 19 Jun 2012 91,501 miles

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

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)

rear sub frame mounting bushs soft

Pass 7 Jun 2011 81,888 miles

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

rear suspension soft

Pass 9 Jun 2010 72,507 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2010 72,507 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 64,997 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear suspension soft

Fail 11 Jun 2009 64,997 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear suspension soft

Pass 18 Jun 2008 58,470 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 50,617 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 40,013 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 40,012 miles

Front Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

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

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 LWU is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YM02 LWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YM02 LWU registered?

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

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