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GU02 GVA

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

104,301 mi
Last recorded104,301 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU02 GVA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 104,301 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2019 94,157 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 94,154 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced more than 50% across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre on outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2018 86,802 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

plastic undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 24 Sep 2018 86,802 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

plastic undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 28 Sep 2017 77,224 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2017 77,224 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 69,904 miles

Advise possable slight weap from rear fliud suspension pipe joining junction.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Sep 2015 63,339 miles

Advise oil leak.

Fail 24 Sep 2015 63,275 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Advise oil leak.

Pass 29 Sep 2014 54,926 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Sep 2014 54,926 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2013 44,832 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 40,145 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 40,145 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 16 May 2011 37,646 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 37,639 miles

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 33,697 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 27,977 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 25,392 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 21,901 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 20,109 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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GU02 GVA is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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