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CX02 GVL

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

96,668 mi
Last recorded96,668 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX02 GVL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 96,668 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 80,338 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 79,934 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 75,143 miles

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

slight fluid leak from n/s/r suspention unit

Fail 26 May 2011 69,581 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2011 69,581 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 63,417 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 May 2009 57,733 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 silencer corroded but serviceable.

Pass 23 May 2008 53,497 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 29 May 2007 46,376 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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 40,478 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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CX02 GVL is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver 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 CX02 GVL, 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 CX02 GVL registered?

CX02 GVL is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 22 March 2002.

Is CX02 GVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX02 GVL 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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