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GY02 JLU

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,782 mi
Last recorded129,782 miles
Recorded on23 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY02 JLU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2014 129,782 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 May 2014 129,782 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2013 123,302 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 76,518 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 69,744 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 23 May 2011 69,744 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Jun 2010 62,921 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 8 Jun 2009 54,227 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 48,473 miles

n/s/f door mirror damaged corner been taped over

n/s/r door will not open inside or outside

outer sills have plastic covers over them canot check sills

Fail 4 May 2007 41,474 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Osr tyre worn to 2mm and perishing

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 4 May 2007 41,474 miles

Osr tyre worn to 2mm and perishing

Pass 9 May 2006 34,959 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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GY02 JLU is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 GY02 JLU, 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 GY02 JLU registered?

GY02 JLU is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 16 May 2002.

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