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GL02 MGY

2002 Citroen C5

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

103,920 mi
Last recorded103,920 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL02 MGY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 103,920 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 103,920 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 101,091 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2015 97,551 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 94,757 miles

E.M.L. Light on.

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2013 91,115 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 87,636 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 82,656 miles

slight dampness in offside rear suspension

Pass 23 Nov 2010 79,670 miles

tow hitch fitted.

Pass 8 Dec 2009 75,128 miles

front lower suspension arm inner bushes becoming soft.

Fail 7 Dec 2009 75,128 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

front lower suspension arm inner bushes becoming soft.

Pass 10 Jun 2009 67,763 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 50,165 miles

inner front brake pads getting thin.

Pass 4 Jun 2007 34,039 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 17,368 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 MGY is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 MGY, 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 MGY registered?

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

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