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DV02 GMY

2002 Citroen C5

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,148 mi
Last recorded90,148 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV02 GMY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2012 90,148 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 81,864 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 72,576 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 72,576 miles

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 63,895 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 57,559 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 57,559 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 44,759 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 44,427 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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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DV02 GMY is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 DV02 GMY, 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 DV02 GMY registered?

DV02 GMY is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 April 2002.

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