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GV02 HVU

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

117,653 mi
Last recorded117,653 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV02 HVU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 117,653 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 105,656 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 94,080 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 May 2015 94,080 miles

Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2014 82,855 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2013 68,931 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2012 54,684 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 51,269 miles

Nearside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

cant inspect rear brakes for covers and wheel trims

Pass 14 Jun 2010 47,085 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 41,957 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 41,957 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rubbing noise from nearside rear wheel

Pass 21 Jun 2008 36,828 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 31,462 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 25,624 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2005 20,276 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 HVU is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 HVU, 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 HVU registered?

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

Is GV02 HVU safe to buy?

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