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GU02 PVV

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

117,365 mi
Last recorded117,365 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU02 PVV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2014 117,365 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2014 117,360 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 107,164 miles

airbag warning light on

nail in nearside rear tyre tread

nail in offside front tyre tread

nearside rear tyre has low tread depth

offside front tyre has low tread

Pass 22 Feb 2012 99,032 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 91,697 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 91,697 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 85,502 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 85,502 miles

Offside Front Lower Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2009 78,130 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 78,130 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 73,062 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 73,056 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 54,722 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 54,722 miles

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

n/s/r tyre close to limit

Pass 10 Mar 2006 40,232 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 40,230 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.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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GU02 PVV is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 PVV, 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 PVV registered?

GU02 PVV is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 March 2002.

Is GU02 PVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU02 PVV shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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