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GF51 HFC

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

42,801 mi
Last recorded42,801 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 HFC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 42,801 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 42,801 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2018 41,995 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 May 2017 40,256 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 May 2017 40,256 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 May 2016 37,829 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 May 2015 37,225 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 36,557 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 May 2013 35,988 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2012 35,647 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 35,256 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2010 34,915 miles

Slight seepage of fluid from the offside front suspension unit area

Slight seepage of fluid from the power steering pipes

Wipers are worn

Pass 28 Apr 2009 34,387 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 33,973 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2007 33,068 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 31,840 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 13 Apr 2006 31,840 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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 HFC is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GF51 HFC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GF51 HFC registered?

GF51 HFC is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 23 January 2002.

Is GF51 HFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF51 HFC shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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