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GN02 VAU

2002 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

111,164 mi
Last recorded111,164 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN02 VAU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 111,164 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 110,987 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer seam split (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 103,010 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 103,010 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 7 May 2015 100,903 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 97,211 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

both rear tyres cracking

suspension & brake pipes corroded

Pass 1 May 2013 92,603 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear brake & suspension pipes corroded

exhaust corroded

slight misting of oil on front shock absorbers

Pass 10 May 2012 87,712 miles

Centre Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 9 May 2012 87,712 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Centre Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 May 2011 84,058 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 84,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 May 2010 79,725 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Fail 12 May 2009 73,821 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 12 May 2009 73,821 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 8 May 2008 66,324 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 8 May 2008 66,324 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 1 May 2007 55,698 miles

Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Inner Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2007 55,698 miles

Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 11 May 2006 48,022 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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GN02 VAU is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GN02 VAU, 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 GN02 VAU registered?

GN02 VAU is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 14 March 2002.

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