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GV51 UEE

2002 Citroen C5

Green Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,531 mi
Last recorded103,531 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2011
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2011 103,531 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

FRONT BRAKE DISC CORRODED

O/S/F LOWER BALL JOINT COVER SPLIT

Pass 27 Jul 2010 98,770 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 98,770 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 63,460 miles

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

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

o/s steering rack worn

Fail 7 Feb 2009 63,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

o/s steering rack worn

Pass 13 Feb 2008 23,709 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 21,654 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 15,506 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 UEE is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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