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GV02 HVH

2002 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

198,575 mi
Last recorded198,575 miles
Recorded on26 May 2010
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV02 HVH
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2010 198,575 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 185,342 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 169,283 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 108,212 miles

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

rear wiper rubber is split

Fail 28 Jun 2007 108,212 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

rear wiper rubber is split

Pass 15 Jun 2006 64,791 miles

both front suspension legs have a light misting of oil

Fail 15 Jun 2006 64,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front suspension legs have a slight misting of oil

Pass 27 Jun 2005 44,906 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inside edges

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

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 HVH is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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