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GU02 WEV

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

233,722 mi
Last recorded233,722 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 233,722 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 218,078 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 200,551 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 179,067 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2014 164,220 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 160,711 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 160,577 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2012 153,699 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 153,699 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 147,188 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 127,629 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

both front suspension units damp

front brake discs lipped close

o/s/r stop light damaged

o/s/r tyre close to inner wheel arch

n/s/r tyre inner worn and x3 nails

Fail 31 Jul 2010 127,552 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

both front suspension units damp

front brake discs lipped close

o/s/r stop light damaged

o/s/r tyre close to inner wheel arch

n/s/r tyre inner worn and x3 nails

Pass 31 Jul 2009 108,787 miles

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

crack offside rear light glass

locking tempary cap fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2008 88,260 miles

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

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

both front suspension legs light misting of oil

brake pedal anti-slip worn

drivers door damaged

Pass 7 Sep 2007 67,204 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 67,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

unable to fully inspect underneath of engine compartment due to cover fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2006 30,332 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 29,624 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 WEV is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WEV, 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 WEV registered?

GU02 WEV is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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