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GJ51 YMS

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

160,768 mi
Last recorded160,768 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 YMS
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2013 160,768 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake bind nearside front

Pass 28 Feb 2012 134,684 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2011 121,437 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nearside rear tyre tread depth 2mm

Pass 4 Mar 2011 121,437 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre tread depth 2mm

Pass 14 Apr 2010 102,252 miles

covers over outer sills

rear discs slightly rusty

slight play both front sttering arm

Pass 9 Apr 2009 77,430 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Apr 2009 77,429 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 45,502 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 34,336 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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GJ51 YMS is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GJ51 YMS, 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 GJ51 YMS registered?

GJ51 YMS is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 January 2002.

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