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GF02 UNP

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

189,693 mi
Last recorded189,693 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2011
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2011 189,693 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 189,690 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

engine management lamp lit

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 12 Nov 2010 170,927 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 170,927 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 147,854 miles

Both rear number plate lapms dim

Drivers seat belt lazy to retract

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

Knock from suspension (especially when braking on meter) possibly worn parts, will need further investigation as no play/wera noticed at time of test

Nearside front suspension cylinder damp.

Noisy engine

Offside parking brake outer cable worn

Fail 9 Nov 2009 147,387 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Both rear number plate lapms dim

Brake fluid level low level warning on even though it's above minimum

Drivers seat belt lazy to retract

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

Nearside front suspension cylinder damp.

Offside parking brake outer cable worn

Unable to test emissions due to very noisy engine and low oil level

Pass 28 Nov 2008 125,924 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/r suspension arm slightly leaking

Pass 7 Dec 2007 109,762 miles

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)

Fail 6 Dec 2007 109,762 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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)

Pass 22 Oct 2005 70,188 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 69,854 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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 UNP is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 UNP, 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 UNP registered?

GF02 UNP is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 9 May 2002.

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