MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,491 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside front suspension unit has light misting of oil
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Front suspension cylinders weaping.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
fluid leak under vehicle at front
n/s/f and o/s/f shock units weeping fluid
rear exhaust silencer corroded
fluid leak under vehicle at front
n/s/f and o/s/f shock units weeping fluid
rear exhaust silencer corroded
high level stop light not working
Rear Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
nail n/s front tyre
How Reliable is the Citroen C5?
Based on 931,868 MOT tests across 82,427 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VA51 GWD is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 VA51 GWD, 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 VA51 GWD registered?
VA51 GWD is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 February 2002.
Is VA51 GWD safe to buy?
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