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GF02 OUM

2002 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,757 mi
Last recorded159,757 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018 159,757 miles

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

Oil leak ()

trailer socket slightly in-secure

Fail 21 Mar 2018 159,757 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

trailer socket slightly in-secure

Pass 11 Apr 2017 153,581 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Feb 2016 144,450 miles

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

oil leak - front + rear

Pass 22 Oct 2014 127,335 miles

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

n\s\f tyre wearing on outer edge

n\s\r tyre wearing on outer edge

registration lamp lens missing

Fail 22 Oct 2014 127,335 miles

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

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

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

n\s\f tyre wearing on outer edge

n\s\r tyre wearing on outer edge

registration lamp lens missing

Pass 18 Oct 2013 113,128 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 99,012 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 88,500 miles

both rear suspension boots split, this will become a mot failure next year

unable to check certain items due to plastic shielding

Fail 27 Oct 2011 88,500 miles

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

both rear suspension boots split, this will become a mot failure next year

unable to check certain items due to plastic shielding

Pass 22 Oct 2010 79,888 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine bay fuel pipes have rubbed on loose engine cover have put cover in boot

intercooler pipe leaking oil

Pass 29 Oct 2009 72,166 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 72,053 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2008 64,934 miles

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

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

intercooler pipe leaking

Pass 17 Aug 2007 53,802 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 53,802 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 46,438 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 46,438 miles

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

Oil leak

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 OUM is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OUM, 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 OUM registered?

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

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