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MV02 GXF

2002 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

99,215 mi
Last recorded99,215 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV02 GXF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2013 99,215 miles

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

Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 88,878 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

both rear back plates corroded and holed

fuel tank strap corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2012 88,878 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

both rear back plates corroded and holed

fuel tank strap corroded

poor fitting exhaust

Pass 18 Mar 2011 81,251 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 81,234 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 72,462 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 62,556 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 62,531 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 53,134 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 53,134 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 44,611 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f wiper torn but clearing screen ok

Pass 21 Mar 2006 35,799 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 35,799 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 GXF is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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

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