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GL02 MBY

2002 Citroen C5

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,015 mi
Last recorded59,015 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL02 MBY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 59,015 miles

Offside 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)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 59,014 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside 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)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 58,994 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 58,759 miles

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

both front wipers are slightly worn

Pass 10 Jun 2011 58,032 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 54,672 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 54,671 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 48,114 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 48,114 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 43,169 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 36,408 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 27,607 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 27,607 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2005 20,921 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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 MBY is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GL02 MBY, 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 MBY registered?

GL02 MBY is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 10 June 2002.

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