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GV51 UEG

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

97,381 mi
Last recorded97,381 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 UEG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2013 97,381 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 97,355 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 86,895 miles

slight play at steering wheel

Pass 18 Feb 2011 78,434 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

unable to see brake discs and pads

Pass 16 Feb 2010 71,386 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 64,057 miles

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

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

engine undertray fitted restricting inspection

Pass 16 Jan 2008 54,649 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine undertray fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2007 46,417 miles

engine under tray fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2006 39,916 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 UEG is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 UEG, 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 UEG registered?

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

Is GV51 UEG safe to buy?

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