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DX52 GTU

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

276,290 mi
Last recorded276,290 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX52 GTU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 276,290 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2019 276,290 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 267,647 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 267,622 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 258,989 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 250,556 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 250,555 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 240,064 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 240,062 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 227,848 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 227,873 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 103,199 miles

nearside front tyre worn slightly on outer edge

Pass 31 May 2012 92,503 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 82,749 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 72,988 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 64,869 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 56,698 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 50,287 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 36,847 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 21,864 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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DX52 GTU is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DX52 GTU, 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 DX52 GTU registered?

DX52 GTU is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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