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GY02 JSV

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

63,353 mi
Last recorded63,353 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 63,353 miles

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

suspension has slight leak

Pass 10 Jul 2025 58,351 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2025 58,351 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 53,326 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 10 Jul 2024 53,326 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 49,326 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jun 2022 45,665 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is right on the limit and will need attention very soon (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 41,839 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 39,725 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 34,213 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 33,633 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2017 32,777 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 32,408 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 32,408 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 12 May 2015 31,852 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 31,254 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 29,888 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 29,049 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 26,972 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 25,422 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 24,900 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

sills not fully tested due to plastic covers

Pass 15 May 2008 22,985 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 20,327 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 17,763 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 JSV is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GY02 JSV, 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 JSV registered?

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

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