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CU02 GWE

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

111,910 mi
Last recorded111,910 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU02 GWE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2015 111,910 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 104,476 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 96,543 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2012 89,459 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 78,804 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 64,226 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 52,200 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 37,124 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 26,933 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 26,933 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Mar 2006 22,109 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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CU02 GWE is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 CU02 GWE, 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 CU02 GWE registered?

CU02 GWE is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 March 2002.

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The MOT history for CU02 GWE shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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