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GU02 VLD

2002 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

67,415 mi
Last recorded67,415 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2011
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU02 VLD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2011 67,415 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

high level stoplight at rear not working unable to tell if its connected(benefit given to presenter)

nearside and offside front wing repeaters slightly discoloured

nearside rear tyre close to centre three quarter limit on outside edge

offside rear tyre worn on edge

rear silencer rusted through to inner skin(not blowing at time of test)

rear suspension accumulator damp

Pass 27 Mar 2010 58,415 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

offside rear wheelrim slightly damaged

Fail 26 Mar 2010 58,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

offside front wheel rim slightly damaged

Pass 20 Mar 2009 47,800 miles

corrosion on rear exhaust silencer

damage to offside front wheel rim

engine undertray fitted

Fail 17 Mar 2009 47,771 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

corrosion on rear exhaust silencer

damage to offside front wheel rim

engine undertray fitted

Fail 4 Apr 2008 41,551 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine undertray fitted

slight fluid weep from nearside rear suspension unit

Pass 4 Apr 2008 41,551 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine undertray fitted

slight fluid weep from nearside rear suspension unit

Pass 2 Apr 2007 36,155 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 29,990 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 29,990 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 VLD is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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