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GY52 VBN

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

76,769 mi
Last recorded76,769 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY52 VBN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2014 76,769 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f lower wishbone rear bush has fair amount of movement (Advise attention)

o/s/f anti roll bar link has some play

o/s/f lower wishbone rear bush has some movement

Pass 14 Jan 2013 75,958 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 75,053 miles

front number plate starting to dis-colour

n/s/f anti roll bar link has slight play

n/s/f brake rubbing

o/s/f anti roll bar link has slight play

o/s/f brake rubbing

Pass 25 Oct 2011 73,384 miles

both front anti roll bar links have slight play

screen wash poor

Pass 25 Nov 2010 67,923 miles

Front brake pads low.

N/s/f & N/s/r tyres close to legal limit tread depth. Advise attention.

Pass 31 Dec 2009 62,972 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 57,789 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 50,953 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 50,953 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 44,771 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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GY52 VBN is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GY52 VBN, 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 VBN registered?

GY52 VBN is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 October 2002.

Is GY52 VBN safe to buy?

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