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GF02 NZH

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

106,011 mi
Last recorded106,011 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF02 NZH
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2016 106,011 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front play both inner steering rack joints

Nearside Rear tyre signs of perishing

Offside Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear tyre signs of perishing

plastic under body trays fitted

smell of diesel under bonnet

Fail 15 Feb 2016 106,011 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Towbar locking device missing towball mounting bolts (6.6.3b)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front play both inner steering rack joints

Nearside Rear tyre signs of perishing

Offside Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear tyre signs of perishing

plastic under body trays fitted

smell of diesel under bonnet

Pass 19 Mar 2015 101,978 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre signs of perishing

Fail 10 Mar 2015 101,963 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre signs of perishing

Pass 29 Mar 2014 92,023 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Mar 2014 91,752 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 81,663 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 81,662 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 77,715 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 73,301 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 73,300 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

bad oil leak

nearside window went down but refuses to rise

Pass 6 Apr 2010 69,588 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wall cracking

Fail 25 Mar 2010 69,486 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre wall cracking

Pass 23 Mar 2009 64,457 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2008 58,442 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 53,271 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 48,392 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 NZH is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NZH, 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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What year was GF02 NZH registered?

GF02 NZH is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 April 2002.

Is GF02 NZH safe to buy?

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