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GF51 DGX

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

145,622 mi
Last recorded145,622 miles
Recorded on5 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 DGX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2018 145,622 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2018 145,621 miles

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 145,558 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 144,919 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 136,521 miles

both front tyres starting to wear inner edges

Pass 2 Nov 2013 128,086 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2012 116,576 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 116,576 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 109,393 miles

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

engine light on

rear discs slightly corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2011 109,393 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

engine light on

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2010 106,002 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front suspention unit damp

offside front supention unit damp

Fail 17 Mar 2010 106,002 miles

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

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

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

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front suspention unit damp

offside front supention unit damp

Pass 19 Feb 2009 100,658 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 18 Mar 2008 90,759 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 90,759 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 75,013 miles

under trays fitted

rear callipers moving over towards rear discs

Fail 12 Jan 2007 75,013 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear callipers moving over towards rear discs

under trays fitted

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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GF51 DGX 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 GF51 DGX, 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 GF51 DGX registered?

GF51 DGX is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 4 January 2002.

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