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GF02 YDS

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

138,945 mi
Last recorded138,945 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF02 YDS
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2015 138,945 miles

N/S door mirror poorly repaired

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight play n/s front anti roll bar drop link ball joint

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate does not work (5.4.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 138,945 miles

Fluid suspension leaking fluid low (2.4.D.2)

N/S door mirror poorly repaired

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight play n/s front anti roll bar drop link ball joint

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate does not work (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 126,728 miles

Air bag light not working

Marks to windscreen zone A & B

Oil contamination to front o/s suspension arm and bushes poor condition

Sill skirts fitted , cannot inspect outer sills

Fail 1 Sep 2014 125,966 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Marks to windscreen zone A

Front o/s tyre worn to 1.9mm

Air bag light not working

Bad surface corrosion to n/s rear brake pipe

Oil contamination to front o/s suspension bushes and movement underload

Sill skirts fitted , cannot inspect outer sills

Pass 25 Sep 2013 113,882 miles

Air bag light does not work

Front lower suspension arms , rear inner bushes poor condition and movement underload

Sill skirts fitted , cannot inspect outer sills

Fail 20 Sep 2013 113,578 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension interconnecting pipe insecure (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension interconnecting pipe insecure (2.4.D.3)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Air bag light does not work

Front lower suspension arms , rear inner bushes poor condition and movement underload

Sill skirts fitted , cannot inspect outer sills

Pass 27 Sep 2012 99,213 miles

Backbox in poor condition.

Engine management light on.

Pass 12 Sep 2011 84,064 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 69,287 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 68,236 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 66,497 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 53,210 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 53,210 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 44,401 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 41,455 miles

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

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

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 YDS is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GF02 YDS, 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 YDS registered?

GF02 YDS is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 May 2002.

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