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GF02 YFG

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,947 mi
Last recorded131,947 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Apr 2013 131,947 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2013 131,947 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2012 113,645 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 113,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 89,796 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 66,429 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 54,123 miles

rear silencer rusty but not blowing

Pass 15 Apr 2008 51,185 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2007 48,270 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 42,382 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 YFG is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YFG, 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 YFG is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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