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GV51 LXJ

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

187,569 mi
Last recorded187,569 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2008
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 LXJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2008 187,569 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 177,471 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 157,560 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 157,555 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 124,170 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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GV51 LXJ is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GV51 LXJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GV51 LXJ registered?

GV51 LXJ is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 February 2002.

Is GV51 LXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV51 LXJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GV51 LXJ have outstanding finance?

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