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GY02 JMV

2002 Citroen C5

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

97,048 mi
Last recorded97,048 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY02 JMV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2013 97,048 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 97,048 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 92,727 miles

38% imbalance at rear

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jul 2012 92,727 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

38% imbalance at rear

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2011 88,195 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 79,435 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 71,932 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 71,932 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 66,422 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 60,807 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 54,620 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 JMV is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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