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GF02 YEC

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

231,125 mi
Last recorded231,125 miles
Recorded on26 May 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2020 231,125 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 227,197 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 222,993 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened on both front parking brake (3.5.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 May 2018 222,830 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened on both front parking brake (3.5.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 May 2017 218,246 miles

rear box corroded

Pass 19 May 2016 213,998 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 208,857 miles
Pass 22 May 2014

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

Fail 22 May 2014 205,726 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2013 194,089 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Slight oil dampness on n/s/r suspension unit

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2012 185,981 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 May 2011 170,730 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

n/s/rear gaiter on suspension split

Pass 1 Jun 2010 153,306 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear brake back plate missing

Pass 28 May 2009 139,494 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 108,782 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 108,634 miles

Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 81,835 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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GF02 YEC is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YEC, 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 YEC is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 13 June 2002.

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