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EF52 GDE

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,687 mi
Last recorded119,687 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF52 GDE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2021 119,687 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Dec 2021 119,687 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 118,479 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2019 118,041 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 117,496 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2017 116,907 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 116,122 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 107,144 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2014 98,893 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 98,893 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 90,913 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 82,004 miles

engine light on

front discs worn

Pass 18 Dec 2011 76,159 miles

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)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 69,885 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 65,670 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 65,670 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

both front suspension struts slightly damp

full underbody shields fitted

tested when wet

Pass 19 Dec 2008 58,687 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 50,437 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 43,845 miles

stonechips in windscreen

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 5 Jan 2007 43,845 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

high rear brake imbalance

rear discs worn

stonechips in windscreen

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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EF52 GDE is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EF52 GDE, 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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EF52 GDE is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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