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SP02 GVZ

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,271 mi
Last recorded70,271 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP02 GVZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 70,271 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 68,709 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both inner sills have light corrosion

park brake lever stiff

Pass 5 Dec 2023 67,520 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 67,519 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TOO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 66,938 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 65,774 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 64,911 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 May 2019 62,036 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess liable to leak (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 62,033 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted insecure and liable to hit wheel on lock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted insecure and liable to hit wheel on lock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess liable to leak (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 58,920 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe from nearside rear flexible hose to nearside rear brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe from offside rear flexible hose to offside rear brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 58,904 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe from nearside rear flexible hose to nearside rear brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe from offside rear flexible hose to offside rear brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 55,786 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe from offside rear flexible hose to offside rear brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 50,868 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 41,067 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Mar 2015 40,996 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2014 35,580 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Mar 2014 35,240 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2013 31,607 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 28,507 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 24,478 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 21,842 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 19,070 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 16,662 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 13,793 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 11,076 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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SP02 GVZ is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SP02 GVZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SP02 GVZ registered?

SP02 GVZ is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 10 April 2002.

Is SP02 GVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP02 GVZ shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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