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GL02 MFV

2002 Citroen C5

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,450 mi
Last recorded56,450 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2015 56,450 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 56,450 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 51,315 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2014 51,315 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 49,773 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 49,762 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 42,895 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 34,201 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 30,922 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2008 29,503 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 25,578 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 20,312 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 MFV is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MFV, 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 MFV registered?

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

Is GL02 MFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL02 MFV shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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