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GV02 HVB

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

177,613 mi
Last recorded177,613 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV02 HVB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2012 177,613 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Dec 2012 177,426 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 148,984 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Dec 2011 148,237 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 120,832 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 105,797 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 91,033 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 75,177 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 75,164 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 59,935 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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GV02 HVB is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HVB, 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 GV02 HVB registered?

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

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