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GV51 MKE

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

104,152 mi
Last recorded104,152 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 MKE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2016 104,152 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak

Fail 23 Dec 2015 104,147 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2014 98,884 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2013 93,457 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Nov 2013 93,449 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2012 88,244 miles

O/S/F seat belt retracting slowly

Pass 16 Nov 2011 84,426 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 76,701 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 69,885 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 61,557 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

OIL RESIDUE AROUND PAS PUMP

OSF INNER DOOR HANDLE BROKEN

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Nov 2008 61,557 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

OIL RESIDUE AROUND PAS PUMP

OSF INNER DOOR HANDLE BROKEN

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 52,706 miles

Slight play in nearside front droplink

Slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 20 Nov 2006 43,712 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2006 43,712 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 38,480 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 MKE is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MKE, 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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GV51 MKE is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 11 January 2002.

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