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GD51 DTU

2002 Citroen C5

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,067 mi
Last recorded96,067 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD51 DTU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2014 96,067 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

Exhaust back box corroded

Exhaust heatshied loose

Pass 7 Feb 2013 90,052 miles

Rear silencer outer caseing in poor condition

Pass 8 Feb 2012 82,965 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 82,963 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 77,427 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2011 77,427 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 73,700 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 69,407 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 64,549 miles

unable to carry out complete assesment of under body floor pan, fuel lines, and brake lines due to manufacturors fitment of plastic covers and also to outer sills

Pass 10 Jan 2008 60,719 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 56,740 miles

Centre Rear Fluid suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate water damaged, but legible

Pass 6 Feb 2006 53,320 miles

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

n/s front shock absorber damp

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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GD51 DTU is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 GD51 DTU, 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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GD51 DTU is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 14 February 2002.

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