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GV51 UDZ

2002 Citroen C5

Green Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,902 mi
Last recorded79,902 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 UDZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2015 79,902 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 72,939 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 72,935 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 64,935 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 56,221 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 51,032 miles

1 brake fluid level below max

2 engine low on oil

3 wear on front and rear brake discs

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2011 51,031 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

1 brake fluid level below max

2 engine low on oil

3 wear on front and rear brake discs

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 46,809 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 42,390 miles

O/S/F brake binding slightly.

Fail 18 Mar 2009 42,390 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S/F brake binding slightly.

Fail 17 Mar 2008 38,654 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 38,654 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 33,153 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 27,953 miles

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

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 UDZ is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UDZ, 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 UDZ registered?

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

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