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GN02 YVC

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

129,341 mi
Last recorded129,341 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN02 YVC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Apr 2017 129,341 miles

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Feb 2016 125,871 miles

oil leak

Fail 16 Feb 2016 125,860 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely binding (3.7.C.2)

oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2015 120,493 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 114,602 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2013 105,091 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 96,206 miles

front disc pads look to be getting worn

Pass 17 Mar 2011 84,836 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 84,836 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 74,150 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 61,849 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 61,849 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 49,516 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres worn to inner and outer edges of tread

Pass 30 Mar 2007 40,360 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 36,516 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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 YVC is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey 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 GN02 YVC, 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 YVC registered?

GN02 YVC is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 18 March 2002.

Is GN02 YVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN02 YVC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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