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GV02 HVN

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

144,577 mi
Last recorded144,577 miles
Recorded on24 May 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2013 144,577 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 133,648 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 129,426 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 129,423 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 115,373 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 98,341 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 98,341 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 74,472 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 59,084 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2005 45,371 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2005 45,371 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 HVN 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 72.7%.

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 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 HVN, 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 HVN registered?

GV02 HVN is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 18 June 2002.

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