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GU02 VLA

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

139,993 mi
Last recorded139,993 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2009
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU02 VLA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2009 139,993 miles

Emissions to low to record

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 139,993 miles

Emissions to low to record

Pass 22 Feb 2008 125,880 miles

unable to carry out smoke test { to lean }

Fail 21 Feb 2008 125,880 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 112,119 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 112,083 miles

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 97,209 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2005 92,202 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 VLA is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 VLA, 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 VLA registered?

GU02 VLA is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 March 2002.

Is GU02 VLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU02 VLA shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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