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GV51 UFN

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2016
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

99,605 mi
Last recorded99,605 miles
Recorded on27 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 UFN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 May 2015 99,605 miles

Both front wiper blade rubbers split.

Clutch pedal rubber worn.

Light stonechip damage to front screen in swept area.

Nail in nearside rear tyre.

Nearside front wheel buckled.

Nearside rear lamp lense cracked.

Offside front door mirror cowling damaged.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 May 2015 99,605 miles

Nearside front wheel buckled.

Nearside rear lamp lense cracked.

Both front wiper blade rubbers split.

Clutch pedal rubber worn.

Light stonechip damage to front screen in swept area.

Nail in nearside rear tyre.

Nearside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front door mirror cowling damaged.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2014 193,941 miles

Boot not releasing - solenoid heard functioning when release button pressed but boot lid remains secure - requires further investigation. Load area inspected by dropping rear seat backs forward.

Both rear tyres perished DOT codes 3107 = tyres manufactured in July 2007 ADVISE REPLACE REAR TYRES DUE TO AGE & CONDITION

Both rear wheel trims fitted obscuring some components

Car has sideskirts obscuring some bodywork

Clutch pedal anti-slip provision is incomplete & showinig large area of smooth metal on control pedal. Strong advise to replace pedal rubber

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside windscreen wiper smearing when tested

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Sep 2014 193,939 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Boot not releasing - solenoid heard functioning when release button pressed but boot lid remains secure - requires further investigation. Load area inspected by dropping rear seat backs forward.

Both rear tyres perished DOT codes 3107 = tyres manufactured in July 2007 ADVISE REPLACE REAR TYRES DUE TO AGE & CONDITION

Both rear wheel trims fitted obscuring some components

Car has sideskirts obscuring some bodywork

Centre Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Clutch pedal anti-slip provision is incomplete & showinig large area of smooth metal on control pedal. Strong advise to replace pedal rubber

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside windscreen wiper smearing when tested

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 May 2013 189,379 miles

Both rear tyres perishing.

Nearside front tyre perishing.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front door mirror cowling damaged.

Rear number plate delaminating.

Slight play in front upper suspension mounts.

Slight stonechip damage to front windscreen in zone "A".

Pass 30 May 2013 189,379 miles

Both rear tyres perishing.

Nearside front tyre perishing.

Offside front door mirror cowling damaged.

Rear number plate delaminating.

Slight play in front upper suspension mounts.

Slight stonechip damage to front windscreen in zone "A".

Fail 2 Apr 2013 189,309 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both rear tyres perishing.

Offside front door mirror cowling damaged.

Rear number plate delaminating.

Slight play in front upper suspension mounts.

Slight stone chip damage front windscreen, zone "A".

Pass 15 Mar 2012 185,270 miles

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

clutch pedal anti slip worn

drivers seat belt slow to retract

Fail 15 Mar 2012 185,270 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

clutch pedal anti slip worn

drivers seat belt slow to retract

Fail 17 Jan 2012 185,267 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

clutch pedal anti slip worn.

n/s/r drake disc poor condition

Pass 15 Jan 2011 182,059 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 182,044 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 179,384 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 175,723 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 175,723 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 145,666 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 145,644 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 UFN is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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

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