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GV02 MHU

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,018 mi
Last recorded113,018 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2011
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV02 MHU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2011 113,018 miles

High pressure hose from hydraulic pump damp

Offside front suspension strut damp

Fail 15 Dec 2010 98,645 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 98,645 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Dec 2009 89,576 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 89,576 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 81,849 miles

Rear silencer joint corroding.

The N/S/F anti rollbar runs closer to the lower arm compared with the O/S/F.

Fail 12 Dec 2008 81,849 miles

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

Rear silencer joint corroding.

The N/S/F anti rollbar runs closer to the lower arm compared with the O/S/F.

Pass 19 Dec 2007 67,990 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 51,452 miles

spa tyre on 1.6mm

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 MHU is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 MHU, 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 MHU registered?

GV02 MHU is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 June 2002.

Is GV02 MHU safe to buy?

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