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GU02 GMZ

2002 Citroen C5

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,465 mi
Last recorded76,465 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU02 GMZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2015 76,465 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 76,465 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2014 69,357 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

advise nearside front tyre bald on outer edge.

advise offside wing repeater lense cover missing.

Fail 25 Apr 2014 69,357 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

advise nearside front tyre bald on outer edge.

advise offside wing repeater lense cover missing.

Fail 4 Apr 2013 64,355 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 64,355 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 58,757 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

stick on mirror glass fitted to vehicle

Pass 8 Apr 2011 52,994 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 48,741 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 43,548 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 35,269 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 27,044 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 22,333 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2006 22,333 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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GU02 GMZ is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GU02 GMZ, 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 GU02 GMZ registered?

GU02 GMZ is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 March 2002.

Is GU02 GMZ safe to buy?

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