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GD51 CYZ

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,170 mi
Last recorded107,170 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2010
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD51 CYZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2010 107,170 miles

slight play in nsf wheel slight seepage osr suspension unit slight seepage in nsf suspension unit

Pass 28 Oct 2009 104,932 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 99,192 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

covers fitted preventing full inspection

nearside rear door wont open from outside

rear wiper split

Fail 3 Nov 2008 99,192 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

covers fitted preventing full inspection

nearside rear door wont open from outside

rear wiper split

Pass 29 Oct 2007 92,097 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

rear hydraulic pipes corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2006 85,403 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear door will not open from the inside or outside

Fail 23 Oct 2006 85,291 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear door does not open from the inside or the outside

Pass 26 Oct 2005 78,695 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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GD51 CYZ is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GD51 CYZ, 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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GD51 CYZ is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 23 January 2002.

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