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GU02 YLY

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

135,561 mi
Last recorded135,561 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU02 YLY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2015 135,561 miles

rear discs getting worn

Fail 24 Jun 2015 135,550 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

some play front drop links

rear discs getting worn

Pass 26 Jun 2014 125,954 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 125,934 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 116,496 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jun 2013 116,496 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2012 104,453 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2011 92,979 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 92,860 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 92,860 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 89,614 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 81,691 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 73,712 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 65,827 miles

O/S/F BRAKE IS BINDING SLIGHTLY

Pass 29 Sep 2006 59,131 miles

both rear tyres getting close to warebands

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 YLY is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 YLY, 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 YLY registered?

GU02 YLY is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 2 May 2002.

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