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GV02 EYP

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,857 mi
Last recorded78,857 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV02 EYP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2012 78,857 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 68,384 miles

both front discs corroded

both rear discs corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2011 68,384 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

both front discs corroded

both rear discs corroded

Pass 13 May 2009 62,377 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2008 58,882 miles

front brake discs have a wear lip possibly under manu fac spec unable to verify

n/s/r tyre getting low 2mm

o/s/f tyre on limit

o/s/r tyre getting low 3mm

signsof o/s/f rubber suspension pipe chaffing on componant but not at the moment

Fail 8 May 2007 57,911 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 8 May 2007 57,911 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2006 42,534 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 42,534 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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GV02 EYP is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GV02 EYP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GV02 EYP registered?

GV02 EYP is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 June 2002.

Is GV02 EYP safe to buy?

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