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GV02 HVS

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,415 mi
Last recorded148,415 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV02 HVS
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2016 148,415 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Fluid suspension pipe modified and seriously weakened front to rear (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension pipe modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 144,122 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 144,122 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 138,221 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 17 Sep 2014 138,221 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 132,528 miles

dampness in the area of the nearside front suspension strut

Fail 18 Sep 2013 132,287 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

both rear number plate lights are missing their lens

dampness in the area of the nearside front brake caliper

dampness in the area of the nearside front suspension strut

nearside front tyre is worn dead on the legal limit

offside front caliper handbrake lever is stuck in the on position

Pass 28 Sep 2012 125,284 miles

CAT has pin holes to it's front pipe

both rear number plate lens caps are missing

faint marks to the windscreen

front brake disc's are looking thin

rear washer is not working

Fail 28 Sep 2012 125,284 miles

CAT has pin holes to it's front pipe

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

both rear number plate lens caps are missing

faint marks to the windscreen

front brake disc's are looking thin

rear washer is not working

Pass 22 Aug 2011 116,883 miles

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

front disc's worn

Pass 24 Aug 2010 110,140 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 94,335 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 85,069 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 70,933 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Sep 2005 48,272 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 HVS is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 HVS, 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 HVS registered?

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

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