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GF52 FUB

2002 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,394 mi
Last recorded176,394 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF52 FUB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2015 176,394 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 176,394 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 172,868 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 168,532 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 161,141 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 155,186 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 155,186 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 148,487 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 142,011 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 135,052 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 134,921 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 125,225 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 125,225 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Oct 2006 104,228 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 104,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

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

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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GF52 FUB is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GF52 FUB, 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 GF52 FUB registered?

GF52 FUB is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 October 2002.

Is GF52 FUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF52 FUB shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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