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GY52 VZE

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,426 mi
Last recorded139,426 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY52 VZE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2012 139,426 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 139,426 miles

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

antifreeze content low

engine management light on

exhaust middle to rear joint slight blow

exhaust rattling

front to rear brake pipes corroded

nearside front & both rear suspension units damp

power steering pipes damp

rear wiper blade torn off

slight play in offside front anti-roll bar link

slight play in offside front steering rack inner joint

variable valve timing unit faulty

Pass 29 Sep 2011 133,232 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

uneven wear to front tyres

Fail 29 Sep 2011 133,232 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

uneven wear to front tyres

Pass 27 Sep 2010 124,150 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 124,150 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear tyres cracking

Pass 14 Sep 2009 115,087 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 108,595 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 108,595 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 105,431 miles

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

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)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 99,072 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 83,544 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 VZE is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VZE, 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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GY52 VZE is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 22 November 2002.

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