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VX02 GSZ

2002 Citroen C5

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

174,084 mi
Last recorded174,084 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX02 GSZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2021 174,084 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2020 169,305 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 169,305 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 165,433 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 162,449 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished on outer edge

Pass 14 Mar 2017 160,398 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 160,398 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Side repeater incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 158,933 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 65,120 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 63,140 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 61,512 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 59,154 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 56,384 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 52,556 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 48,508 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 43,823 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 38,874 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 33,202 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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VX02 GSZ is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VX02 GSZ, 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 VX02 GSZ registered?

VX02 GSZ is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 9 April 2002.

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