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GU02 UFW

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

124,920 mi
Last recorded124,920 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU02 UFW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2015 124,920 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 124,920 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 109,270 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 101,482 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 101,476 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

park brake cable is rubbing on inner wall of n/f/tyre //////park brake works on the front not the rear of this veihcle

Pass 2 May 2012 100,121 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front seat belts slow to go back

front tyre outer walls cut

Fail 2 May 2012 100,120 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front seat belts slow to go back

front tyre outer walls cut

Pass 19 Apr 2011 96,374 miles

front brakes slight bind

front number plate slight deteriated

front wipers slight deteriated

slight cuts in both front tyres side wall no cords showing

suspect noise on auxilery belt / tensioners

Pass 5 May 2010 89,731 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 81,464 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 81,464 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 71,947 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 71,947 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2007 61,718 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 47,928 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 47,887 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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 UFW is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UFW, 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 UFW registered?

GU02 UFW is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 12 April 2002.

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