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GL02 MFY

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,394 mi
Last recorded124,394 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL02 MFY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 124,394 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 2 Feb 2017 124,095 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking leg (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine and under trays fitted

suspension weak

Pass 1 Feb 2016 121,340 miles

oil leak

under trays fiffed

Fail 29 Jan 2016 121,338 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

under trays fiffed

Pass 29 Jan 2015 118,009 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 110,836 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2014 110,836 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 101,935 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 30 Jan 2013 101,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 19 Jan 2012 92,160 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 10 Jan 2011 88,960 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 80,022 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 67,901 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 56,498 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 44,280 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 32,233 miles

rear brake discs rusted to limits inner faces

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 MFY is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 MFY, 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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GL02 MFY is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 10 June 2002.

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