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DF51 GNN

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

224,233 mi
Last recorded224,233 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2011
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF51 GNN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2011 224,233 miles

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

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

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

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

both number plates are slightly deteriorated

brake service

off side rear suspension acumulater is wet

plastic under floor tray fitted and unable to inspect underside fully

unable to inspect brake pads

Fail 22 Jun 2011 224,233 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

brake service

off side rear suspension acumulater is wet

plastic under floor tray fitted and unable to inspect underside fully

unable to inspect brake pads

Pass 13 Jun 2010 217,871 miles

FRONT SHOCKABSROBERS ARE WORN

O/S/R SUSPENSION ACUMALATOR IS DAMP

O/S/R TYRE IS JUST LEGAL

THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN

THE FRONT AND REAR NO PLATES ARE WORN

THE PARKING BRAKE CABLES ARE CORRODED

THE POWER STEERING HOSE IS DAMP

THE REAR NO PLATE LAMP COVERS ARE MISSING

UNDER TRAYS FITTED FRONT TO REAR

Fail 13 Jun 2010 217,871 miles

FRONT SHOCKABSROBERS ARE WORN

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/R SUSPENSION ACUMALATOR IS DAMP

O/S/R TYRE IS JUST LEGAL

THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN

THE FRONT AND REAR NO PLATES ARE WORN

THE PARKING BRAKE CABLES ARE CORRODED

THE POWER STEERING HOSE IS DAMP

THE REAR NO PLATE LAMP COVERS ARE MISSING

UNDER TRAYS FITTED FRONT TO REAR

Pass 23 Jun 2009 210,944 miles

OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

PARKING BRAKE LEVER TRAVEL IS CLOSE TO LIMIT

THE REAR TYRES ARE WORN

n/s/f beam image is poor

the rear no plate lamp covers are missing

Fail 22 Jun 2009 210,939 miles

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

PARKING BRAKE LEVER TRAVEL IS CLOSE TO LIMIT

THE REAR TYRES ARE WORN

n/s/f beam image is poor

the rear no plate lamp covers are missing

Fail 6 Jan 2009 210,933 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

NOISE WHEN CHECKING N/S/R WHEEL BEARING SUSPECT CORROSION ON BACK PLATE ADVICE FURTHER INSPECTION

OIL LEVEL IS VERY HIGH

SILL COVERS FITTED UNABEL TO CHECK FOR CORROSION

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM

THE FRONT NO PLATE IS LIGHTLY DAMAGED

THE N/S/F AND O/S/F SHOCKABSORBER ARE DAMP

THE N/S/F AND O/S/F TYRES WORN LOW

THE REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE LIGHTLY PITTED

UNABLE TO CHECK BRAKE PADS UNABE TO SEE

Pass 20 Dec 2007 208,413 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 152,554 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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DF51 GNN is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 DF51 GNN, 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 DF51 GNN registered?

DF51 GNN is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 February 2002.

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