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GV02 HVL

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

124,439 mi
Last recorded124,439 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2014 124,439 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 118,915 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 114,594 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2012 114,594 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 109,652 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 104,254 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 99,892 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 99,892 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 96,062 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 84,997 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 75,771 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 HVL is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HVL, 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 HVL registered?

GV02 HVL is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 June 2002.

Is GV02 HVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV02 HVL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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