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GV51 MEU

2002 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

87,031 mi
Last recorded87,031 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 MEU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2014 87,031 miles

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

Rear offside brake binding

brake fluid low

slight earth problem to towbar Eletrics

Pass 21 Nov 2013 81,324 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 72,250 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 72,250 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2011 63,977 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 55,600 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Nov 2010 55,585 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 47,029 miles

Offside rear brake noisy

Pass 5 Dec 2008 38,750 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 30,404 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear tyres perished and worn very close to legal limit on outer edges

Fail 11 Dec 2007 30,333 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear tyres perished and worn very close to legal limit on outer edges

Pass 16 Dec 2006 20,210 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2005 9,586 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 MEU is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MEU, 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 GV51 MEU registered?

GV51 MEU is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 January 2002.

Is GV51 MEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV51 MEU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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