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GF51 HFH

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,274 mi
Last recorded104,274 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 HFH
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2013 104,274 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2013 104,274 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 100,634 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 100,078 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 100,078 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 98,922 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 98,922 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 96,484 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 94,511 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 94,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front fluid suspension units leaking slightly

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 HFH is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HFH, 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

How do I check the history of GF51 HFH?

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What year was GF51 HFH registered?

GF51 HFH is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 16 January 2002.

Is GF51 HFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF51 HFH shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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