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GF52 JKV

2002 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

91,128 mi
Last recorded91,128 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF52 JKV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2013 91,128 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 71,353 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front suspension legs are damp

n/s/r tyre on wear bars

service light illuminated

traction control light illuminated

traction control switch not working

Pass 27 Apr 2011 51,950 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 51,946 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 51,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 46,408 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 46,408 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 41,905 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2009 41,905 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2008 37,679 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 32,102 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 32,028 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2005 24,610 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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GF52 JKV is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 JKV, 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 GF52 JKV registered?

GF52 JKV is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 October 2002.

Is GF52 JKV safe to buy?

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