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GU02 GSY

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

122,031 mi
Last recorded122,031 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU02 GSY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Feb 2012 122,031 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 122,031 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 115,601 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 111,657 miles

DRIVERS SEAT B ELT VERY SLOW TO RETRACT

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 111,657 miles

DRIVERS SEAT B ELT VERY SLOW TO RETRACT

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 97,298 miles

DRIVERS SEAT BELT VERY SLOW TO RETRACT

Fail 22 Jan 2009 97,298 miles

DRIVERS SEAT BELT VERY SLOW TO RETRACT

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 83,301 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 69,155 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 52,571 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 GSY is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GU02 GSY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU02 GSY registered?

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

Is GU02 GSY safe to buy?

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