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CU52 GGX

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

153,049 mi
Last recorded153,049 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU52 GGX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2019 153,049 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Nov 2019 153,039 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 141,810 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 141,448 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning Rear centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 131,237 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 131,232 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 123,293 miles

front tyres wearing low

handbrake lever has freeplay

Fail 24 Sep 2016 123,176 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel tank area (7.2.3)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres wearing low

handbrake lever has freeplay

Pass 19 Sep 2015 103,706 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2014 97,477 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2014 97,418 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 94,884 miles

tears in tread area's of all four tyres

nearside front tyre valve stem splitting

Fail 28 Nov 2013 94,882 miles

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

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

tears in tread area's of all four tyres

nearside front tyre valve stem splitting

Pass 14 Nov 2012 90,797 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 13 Nov 2012 90,794 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 86,978 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

front to rear brake pipes under a cover

Pass 6 Oct 2010 82,141 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 5 Oct 2010 82,141 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2009 78,640 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 73,541 miles

Both rear stops perished

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 68,197 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

both rear bump stops perished

Pass 30 Oct 2006 61,659 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 61,634 miles

Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

slight mist of fluid from nearside front suspension leg

Pass 1 Nov 2005 55,125 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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CU52 GGX is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CU52 GGX, 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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CU52 GGX is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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