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MV02 GXX

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

116,164 mi
Last recorded116,164 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV02 GXX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2012 116,164 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 106,064 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 102,332 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2010 102,330 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 91,501 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 76,676 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 76,676 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 67,978 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 67,978 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 55,515 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 GXX is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GXX, 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 GXX registered?

MV02 GXX is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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