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GF02 OTV

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

88,223 mi
Last recorded88,223 miles
Recorded on25 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF02 OTV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2016 88,223 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 77,544 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 67,587 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2013 58,745 miles

Engine undertray hanging down

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 May 2013 58,745 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine managment light on

Engine undertray hanging down

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 48,040 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front suspension legs damp

engine undertray damaged

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside rear tyre outer wall perished

Pass 12 Apr 2011 37,938 miles

off side front suspension leg damp

Pass 13 Apr 2010 29,903 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 29,899 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 24,909 miles

Engine covers fitted to vehicle

Engine undertray fitted to vehicle

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front tyre worn low on its inner edge

Plastic sill covers fitted to vehicle

Rear regitration plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 9 Apr 2009 24,902 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted to vehicle

Engine undertray fitted to vehicle

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front tyre worn low on its inner edge

Plastic sill covers fitted to vehicle

Rear regitration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Apr 2008 22,497 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 22,497 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 17,897 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 17,835 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 11,452 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 11,452 miles

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

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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GF02 OTV is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GF02 OTV, 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 GF02 OTV registered?

GF02 OTV is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 16 April 2002.

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