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GJ02 VML

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

80,490 mi
Last recorded80,490 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2011
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ02 VML
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2011 80,490 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 70,511 miles

Hydraulic leak at o/s/r suspension unit

Pass 7 Apr 2009 45,021 miles

N/s/f tyre outer wall kerb scuffed

Fail 7 Apr 2009 45,021 miles

N/s/f tyre outer wall kerb scuffed

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 20 Feb 2009 44,917 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 42,733 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 42,733 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 35,445 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 35,445 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 26,120 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 26,120 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.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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GJ02 VML is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 GJ02 VML, 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 VML registered?

GJ02 VML is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 4 April 2002.

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