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GF02 YDG

2002 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,692 mi
Last recorded113,692 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF02 YDG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2015 113,692 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 100,288 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 30 May 2014 100,288 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 25 May 2012 98,659 miles

ADVISE, nearside front anti-roll bar, link rod,upper joint slight play.

ADVISE, nearside front shock absorber damp.

ADVISE, slight oil/fluid leak.

Fail 18 May 2012 98,620 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

ADVISE, nearside front anti-roll bar, link rod,upper joint slight play.

ADVISE, nearside front shock absorber damp.

ADVISE, slight oil/fluid leak.

Pass 26 May 2011 95,595 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 93,000 miles

DRIVERS SEAT BELT VERY SLOW TO RETRACT

ESP/ABR WARNING OF FAULT LAMP ON PERM FAULT YAW SENSOR

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

REAR NO PLATE STARTING TO DELAMINATE

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

Fail 6 May 2009 89,326 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/f headlamp dip beam image very slightly defused,esp warning lamp on,o/s/r brake pad worn ,o/s/f of vehicle signs of fluid loss ok for mot

Pass 6 May 2009 89,326 miles

o/s/f headlamp dip beam image very slightly defused,esp warning lamp on,o/s/r brake pad worn ,o/s/f of vehicle signs of fluid loss ok for mot

Pass 7 May 2008 82,833 miles

esp warning lamp on,engine niosey pulley poss fault,front headlamp washer trims missing,

o/s/f hydraulic pipe signs of slight leak ok for mot,both front struts signs of fuild leak,rear brake calipers very close to brake discs.

Fail 6 May 2008 82,811 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

esp warning lamp on,engine niosey pulley poss fault,front headlamp washer trims missing,

o/s/f hydraulic pipe signs of slight leak ok for mot,both front struts signs of fuild leak,rear brake calipers very close to brake discs.

Pass 27 Apr 2007 73,117 miles

n/s/f antiroll bar linkage ball jiont worn slight play,n/s/f tyre worn outer edge ,slight hydraulic leak pipe/hose front stiffness regulator

Fail 27 Apr 2007 73,117 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge ok for mot,slight signs of hydraulic fuild leak from front stiffness regulator supply pipe/hose.

Fail 20 Apr 2006 64,092 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 64,092 miles

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

Offside Front 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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GF02 YDG is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 GF02 YDG, 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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GF02 YDG is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 20 May 2002.

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