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GL02 CYO

2002 Citroen C5

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

113,550 mi
Last recorded113,550 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL02 CYO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2015 113,550 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 26 Jun 2015 113,550 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 20 Jun 2014 103,529 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 103,529 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 May 2013 95,816 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

eng warning lamp on

Fail 30 May 2013 95,816 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

eng warning lamp on

Pass 23 Jun 2012 92,244 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 88,646 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 88,646 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 82,191 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 68,361 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 68,361 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 53,856 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 38,025 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Slight misting of oil on N/S/F suspension unit

Wipers slightly smearing screen

possible oil leak from power steering pipe

Pass 28 Jun 2007 38,025 miles

Slight misting of oil on N/S/F suspension unit

Wipers slightly smearing screen

possible oil leak from power steering pipe

Pass 9 Jun 2006 21,842 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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GL02 CYO is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GL02 CYO, 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 GL02 CYO registered?

GL02 CYO is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 June 2002.

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