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GF02 FRN

2002 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

285,128 mi
Last recorded285,128 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF02 FRN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2016 285,128 miles

engine covers fitted

underbody trays fitted

Fail 5 Feb 2016 285,128 miles

Nearside Front Upper Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine covers fitted

underbody trays fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2014 204,502 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 114,944 miles

O/S/F tyre scrubbing inner edge

O/S/F seat belt slow to retract

Fuel flap surround broken

N/S/F trye scrubbing outer edge

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Sep 2013 114,941 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fuel flap surround broken

N/S/F trye scrubbing outer edge

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/F seat belt slow to retract

O/S/F tyre scrubbing inner edge

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 111,668 miles

Oil leak

very slight weep from nearside front suspension unit.

Fail 10 Sep 2013 111,667 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

very slight weep from nearside front suspension unit.

Pass 12 Mar 2013 107,330 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 107,330 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 99,657 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 91,577 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 91,577 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2011 91,576 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2010 81,503 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

near side rear tyre getting low

Pass 9 Mar 2010 81,503 miles

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

near side rear tyre getting low

Pass 16 Mar 2009 73,436 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 66,658 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

engine undertray is not fully sucure to its fixings & has worn away at front.

Pass 8 Apr 2008 66,658 miles

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

engine undertray is not fully sucure to its fixings & has worn away at front.

Pass 16 Apr 2007 59,606 miles

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

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)

Fail 16 Apr 2007 59,606 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 49,382 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
Full Citroen C5 reliability report

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GF02 FRN is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc 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 GF02 FRN, 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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GF02 FRN is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 April 2002.

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