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GL51 YZX

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,205 mi
Last recorded49,205 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 YZX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2012 49,205 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 44,946 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 41,220 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 13 Jan 2010 41,220 miles

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 36,730 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 31,658 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 27,409 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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GL51 YZX is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GL51 YZX, 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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How do I check the history of GL51 YZX?

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What year was GL51 YZX registered?

GL51 YZX is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 January 2002.

Is GL51 YZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL51 YZX shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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