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GU02 YYX

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,894 mi
Last recorded99,894 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2018 99,894 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 99,881 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 99,862 miles

under trays fitted obstructing test of underside components

Fail 12 Sep 2017 99,862 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

under trays fitted obstructing test of underside components

Pass 8 Sep 2016 98,830 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Rear number plate lens missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 97,450 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 97,450 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 94,543 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2013 91,239 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2012 84,663 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)

Fail 29 Aug 2012 84,663 miles

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

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 2 Sep 2011 80,095 miles

hc .0014 tested on flux 5000011

Pass 5 Mar 2010 71,090 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

both side front suspension units damp

Pass 6 Mar 2009 64,521 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both side front suspensoin unit damp

Fail 14 Mar 2008 58,069 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 58,069 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 50,544 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 YYX is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YYX, 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 YYX registered?

GU02 YYX is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 March 2002.

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