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GD51 PYU

2002 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

149,318 mi
Last recorded149,318 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD51 PYU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 149,318 miles

Central Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Feb 2017 149,311 miles

Fuel tank insecure Tank strap broken. (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Central Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 147,012 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 147,005 miles

Fuel tank insecure Tank strap broken. (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 140,739 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Jan 2015 140,732 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 128,953 miles

Wiper blade rubbers deteriorated o/s and n/s.

Fail 23 Jan 2014 128,953 miles

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

Wiper blade rubbers deteriorated o/s and n/s.

Pass 28 Jan 2013 118,959 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Tyre n/s rear has damage to outer side wall.

Fail 28 Jan 2013 118,959 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Tyre n/s rear has damage to outer side wall.

Pass 4 Feb 2012 107,929 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 107,923 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 96,903 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 96,903 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 82,908 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 72,355 miles

vehicle has suspension fluid leak by rear ride hight valve o/s/r tyre has screw in tyre tread

Fail 20 Jan 2009 72,355 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

vehicle has suspension fluid leak by rear ride hight valve o/s/r tyre has screw in tyre tread

Pass 28 Jan 2008 64,864 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 53,122 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)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 43,686 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 PYU is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PYU, 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 PYU is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 5 February 2002.

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