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GY02 JLV

2002 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

208,057 mi
Last recorded208,057 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2011
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY02 JLV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2011 208,057 miles

Nearside Front 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 10 Nov 2010 189,644 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 189,644 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 169,915 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 169,739 miles

Offside Front rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 147,580 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 125,862 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

nearside front tyre has had puncture repairs

not able to see brake pads condition

peice of metal in offside rear tyre tread,glass in nearside rear tyre tread.

rear silencer deteriorating

Fail 6 Nov 2007 125,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

nearside front tyre has had puncture repairs

not able to see brake pads condition

peice of metal in offside rear tyre tread,glass in nearside rear tyre tread.

rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 16 Nov 2006 95,793 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

N/S/R tyre badly cracking in tread

O/S/F pad sensor wire broken

O/S/F tyre has been repaired

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 24 Nov 2005 69,941 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 69,936 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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 JLV is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GY02 JLV, 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 JLV registered?

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

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