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GD51 DVN

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

154,597 mi
Last recorded154,597 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD51 DVN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2013 154,597 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 154,597 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 3 Jul 2012 148,716 miles

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 148,716 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 138,894 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 129,715 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 129,715 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 119,004 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 119,004 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 1 Jul 2008 109,760 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 109,760 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 100,825 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s front drop link slight play

Pass 4 Jul 2007 100,825 miles

n/s front drop link slight play

Pass 3 Jul 2006 82,016 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)

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 DVN is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GD51 DVN, 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 GD51 DVN registered?

GD51 DVN is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 January 2002.

Is GD51 DVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD51 DVN shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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