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GU02 GUX

2002 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,514 mi
Last recorded135,514 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU02 GUX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2013 135,514 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 128,688 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 128,688 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 109,841 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 100,451 miles

high intensity light

offside front seat belt slow to return

Pass 4 Nov 2008 97,045 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 92,595 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 92,593 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 87,484 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 64,999 miles

engine cover clips broken/front under bumper cover loose/o/s/r door not opening from outside/o/s/r tyre slightly out shape

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 GUX is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GUX, 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 GUX registered?

GU02 GUX is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 20 March 2002.

Is GU02 GUX safe to buy?

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