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GV51 UEY

2002 Citroen C5

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,249 mi
Last recorded95,249 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 UEY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2017 95,249 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2017 95,249 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 93,009 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 93,009 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 90,991 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 88,249 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 88,248 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 84,498 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 77,820 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 70,315 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 70,297 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Panhard rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 60,142 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 52,668 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 52,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 47,081 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 40,243 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 33,253 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 33,253 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 UEY is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UEY, 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 UEY registered?

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

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