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GF02 KBU

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

155,477 mi
Last recorded155,477 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF02 KBU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 155,477 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2017 141,970 miles

Engine Oil leak

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Noise from rear suspension when raising and lowering

Rear exhaust heatshield loose

Fail 19 May 2017 141,966 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension leaking rubber hose (2.4.D.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both rear tyres low on pressure

Engine Oil leak

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside wiper blade split on edges

Noise from rear suspension when raising and lowering

Rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 18 May 2016 130,327 miles

Exhaust heatshield loose at rear

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside wiper blade torn on edges

Fail 18 May 2016 130,327 miles

Exhaust heatshield loose at rear

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside wiper blade torn on edges

Pass 20 May 2015 119,716 miles

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

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

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

rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 23 May 2014 102,960 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

centre stop lamp not working

rear heat sheild loose

Fail 23 May 2014 102,960 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

centre stop lamp not working

rear heat sheild loose

Pass 22 May 2013 97,787 miles

osf tyre worn on inner edge and getting low

rear heat sheild above exhaust loose

Pass 21 May 2012 88,832 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure at rear

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 May 2012 88,832 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure at rear

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

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

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2011 64,562 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 76,715 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 76,715 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2009 70,910 miles

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

all tyres low

Pass 10 Apr 2008 64,444 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 56,378 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 43,837 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 KBU is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KBU, 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 KBU is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 3 May 2002.

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