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GF02 UPD

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

118,612 mi
Last recorded118,612 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF02 UPD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 118,612 miles

Catalyst Internals Rattling/ Resinating

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Rear Hydraulic Ride Height Bellow Damp

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Poor Condition/ Worn Inner Shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Side Repeaters Discoloured

Slight Brake Bind Nearside Rear

Fail 10 Mar 2017 118,605 miles

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

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

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

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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Catalyst Internals Rattling/ Resinating

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Rear Hydraulic Ride Height Bellow Damp

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Poor Condition/ Worn Inner Shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Side Repeaters Discoloured

Slight Brake Bind Nearside Rear

Pass 27 Feb 2016 104,578 miles

Brakes ; o/s/r brake pipe corroded

Engine Bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Exhaust ; rear silencer deteriorated

Tyres ; n/s/f & o/s/f tread balding on edges

Tyres ; n/s/r secondary tread balding on edge

Pass 7 Mar 2015 92,277 miles

Engine bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 15 Mar 2014 77,837 miles

Brakes ; o/s/r brake disc corroded inner face

Brakes ; o/s/r brake disc restricted rotation

Exhaust ; rear silencer deteriorated

Suspension ; o/s/f strut has seepage of hydraulic fluid

Various covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 2 Mar 2013 63,479 miles

Brakes ; front discs worn

Brakes ; rear discs o/s scored & corroded inner face

Brakes ; rear pads worn thin

Engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricted views

Exhaust ; minor leak at rear joint

Suspension ; o/s/f leg has misting of fluid ( leak ) recommend attention

oil leaks

Pass 22 Mar 2012 56,059 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 56,059 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 53,934 miles

Offside windscreen wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 22 Jul 2010 46,279 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 36,221 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 36,191 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 35,031 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 35,031 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 33,189 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 31,550 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 UPD is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 UPD, 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 UPD is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 2 May 2002.

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