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GY52 VBC

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,607 mi
Last recorded169,607 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2011
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY52 VBC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2011 169,607 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 152,327 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 152,146 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 136,681 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2009 136,681 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside cv gator leaking grease on brake components

Pass 26 Nov 2008 123,868 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 123,848 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 113,708 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2006 103,012 miles

engine undertray fitted

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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GY52 VBC is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GY52 VBC, 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 GY52 VBC registered?

GY52 VBC is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 October 2002.

Is GY52 VBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY52 VBC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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