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MV02 GWZ

2002 Citroen C5

Red Petrol 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2016
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

138,374 mi
Last recorded138,374 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV02 GWZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 24 Aug 2015 138,374 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 129,200 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 119,166 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 108,900 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 97,524 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 88,834 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 77,307 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 64,501 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 53,164 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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MV02 GWZ is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 2,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MV02 GWZ, 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 MV02 GWZ registered?

MV02 GWZ is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 March 2002.

Is MV02 GWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV02 GWZ shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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