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GL02 VLF

2002 Citroen C5

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

157,806 mi
Last recorded157,806 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2014 157,806 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 157,806 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 155,231 miles

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

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

condition of n/s/f tyre

Pass 5 Jul 2012 56,872 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 56,863 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 55,925 miles

Nearside 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 6 Jul 2009 52,839 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 46,852 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 40,634 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 40,518 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 33,389 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 VLF is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VLF, 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 VLF registered?

GL02 VLF is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 July 2002.

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