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GV51 YJK

2002 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

133,980 mi
Last recorded133,980 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 YJK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2022 133,980 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2022 133,976 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose missing (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision missing (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2021 127,670 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 121,695 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 116,573 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box flange corroded but not excessive (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 109,881 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2018 109,794 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front tyre wearing low

Pass 11 Jan 2017 103,358 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 98,350 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 94,273 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 89,005 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 85,943 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 83,032 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 77,851 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 71,095 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 62,756 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)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 53,655 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 44,692 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 36,067 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 YJK is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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

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