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GV51 UDM

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

168,725 mi
Last recorded168,725 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 UDM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2020 168,725 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 165,090 miles

Both front headlamps detiorated

Centre exhaust corroded and has a slight blow

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 165,090 miles

Both front headlamps detiorated

Centre exhaust corroded and has a slight blow

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 140,590 miles

Fuel cap seal detiorated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

high level brake light unit missing

Fail 16 Jan 2018 140,590 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fuel cap seal detiorated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

high level brake light unit missing

Pass 25 Jan 2017 116,986 miles

Advise exhaust centre pipe joints corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 98,285 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 83,408 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 83,280 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

spare tyre below legal limit

Pass 23 Jan 2014 70,226 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 25 Jan 2013 53,598 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 53,598 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 37,194 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 37,139 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 26,383 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 26,383 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 19,805 miles

Both rear tyres starting to wear.

Pass 31 Dec 2008 15,035 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 15,035 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 12,450 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2006 9,017 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 5,385 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 UDM is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GV51 UDM, 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 UDM registered?

GV51 UDM is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 17 January 2002.

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