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GJ02 VLG

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

165,630 mi
Last recorded165,630 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ02 VLG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 165,630 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front bush (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack (8.3.1d)

n/s rear suspension unit gaiter worn

rear suspension units misting

Fail 3 Jun 2017 165,609 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front bush (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack (8.3.1d)

n/s rear suspension unit gaiter worn

rear suspension units misting

Pass 3 Feb 2016 157,160 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 157,160 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 146,376 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Mar 2015 146,376 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 134,755 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 118,466 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 118,466 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 101,716 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

covers over and under vehicle

Pass 28 Feb 2011 86,986 miles

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

front brake disc's slightly worn

front brake pads wearing low

Fail 28 Feb 2011 86,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

front brake disc's slightly worn

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 3 Mar 2010 72,250 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 59,366 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 47,223 miles

nearside front high pressure suspension unit has slight fluid leak

nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge close to legal limits

Pass 1 Mar 2007 40,499 miles

N/S/F tyre worn (approx 3mm)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 30,296 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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GJ02 VLG is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GJ02 VLG, 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 GJ02 VLG registered?

GJ02 VLG is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 11 April 2002.

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