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GL02 MSV

2002 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

180,224 mi
Last recorded180,224 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL02 MSV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2016 180,224 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 169,940 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 169,939 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 159,431 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2013 148,848 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.

Fail 17 Jun 2013 148,848 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.

Pass 19 Jun 2012 139,945 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2012 139,945 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2011 127,999 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 127,778 miles

Nearside Front rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 117,708 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 105,836 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 91,526 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 73,509 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 May 2006 53,001 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 MSV is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MSV, 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 MSV registered?

GL02 MSV is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 19 June 2002.

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