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GF02 FSO

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,137 mi
Last recorded124,137 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF02 FSO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 124,137 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (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))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 115,923 miles

Front both front dip beams have poor beam images.

Nearside Rear Sphere gaiter perished and splitting

Fail 24 Jul 2018 115,923 miles

Front Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Front both front dip beams have poor beam images.

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

Nearside Rear Sphere gaiter perished and splitting

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 110,552 miles

Front Both front dip beams have poor beam images

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

Nearside Rear Sphere gaiter weeping and in poor condition.

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

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

Offside Front Wing mirror taped.

Temporary fuel filler cap fitted.

Fail 29 Jul 2017 110,552 miles

Front Both front dip beams have poor beam images

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Sphere gaiter weeping and in poor condition.

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

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

Offside Front Wing mirror taped.

Temporary fuel filler cap fitted.

Pass 1 Aug 2016 104,210 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wiper starting to tear

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

plastic sill covers fitted

temporary fuel cap fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 28 Jul 2016 103,957 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wiper starting to tear

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

plastic sill covers fitted

temporary fuel cap fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2015 97,231 miles

nearside rear suspension unit boot split

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 25 Jul 2015 97,231 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nearside rear suspension unit boot split

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2014 89,590 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 84,158 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 76,233 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Sep 2011 68,530 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 62,091 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 57,630 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 57,630 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 49,807 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Apr 2008 42,940 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 35,169 miles

offside rear tyre starting to wear low on edges

Fail 18 Apr 2007 35,169 miles

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

offside rear tyre starting to wear low on edges

Pass 10 Apr 2006 28,154 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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GF02 FSO is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GF02 FSO, 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 FSO is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 16 April 2002.

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