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GD51 JKX

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

92,542 mi
Last recorded92,542 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD51 JKX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2018 92,542 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Steering column attachment defective (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 89,747 miles

Clutch anti slip provision worn

Corrosion to rear brake ferrules

Corrosion to rerar suspension components

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring tester's view

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4-5mm (4.1.E.1)

OSF suspension leg slight fluid leak

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-4mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil level 1/2 way

Steering column top bearing slightly worn Possibly UJ in lower column as well (2.1.2c)

Suspension will not hold in a steady position

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 89,746 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension supply pipe insecure Hydraulic hose fouling inner wing (2.4.D.3)

Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle Booth cables fouling front tyres on full lock (3.1.6b)

Clutch anti slip provision worn

Corrosion to rear brake ferrules

Corrosion to rerar suspension components

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring tester's view

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4-5mm (4.1.E.1)

OSF suspension leg slight fluid leak

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-4mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil level 1/2 way

Steering column top bearing slightly worn Possibly UJ in lower column as well (2.1.2c)

Suspension will not hold in a steady position

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 86,673 miles

Chips in screen

Engine cover and under trays fitted at time of test.

Fail 21 Jun 2016 86,673 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Chips in screen

Engine cover and under trays fitted at time of test.

Pass 22 Jun 2015 84,007 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jun 2015 84,007 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2014 81,110 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre low on edges.

rear silencer corroding.

small crack in windscreen zone a.

Pass 8 Jul 2013 78,716 miles

both front suspension wishbone rear bushes going soft.

rear suspension continualy adjusting height.

Fail 3 Jul 2013 78,716 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

both front suspension wishbone rear bushes going soft.

nearside front road wheel bead rim dented.

offside front suspension leak off pipe broken.

offside washer jet blocked.

rear suspension continualy adjusting height.

Pass 26 Jun 2012 75,030 miles

bend in nearside front wheel

Fail 25 Jun 2012 75,030 miles

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

bend in nearside front wheel

Pass 20 Jun 2011 71,877 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

unable to fully inspect vehicle underside due to undersheilds fitted

Fail 17 Jun 2011 71,877 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

odd speed rated tyres on front axle

unable to fully inspect vehicle underside due to undersheilds fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2010 69,374 miles

creeking from nearside half of rear axle tubing.

nearside front wheel rim slight dent.

slight weep from offside front strut.

Pass 19 Jun 2009 64,364 miles

offside front tyre low.around 2.5-3mm

Fail 19 Jun 2009 64,364 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

offside front tyre low.around 2.5-3mm

Fail 19 Jun 2008 58,880 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 58,880 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 51,623 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/S/R bump stop missing.

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 43,885 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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 JKX is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GD51 JKX, 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 JKX is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 January 2002.

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