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GF52 OVB

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

143,634 mi
Last recorded143,634 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF52 OVB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 143,634 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 143,634 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 141,227 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 136,858 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 130,075 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Apr 2014 130,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 122,116 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 111,777 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 99,981 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 83,882 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 66,159 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 48,914 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 45,712 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 37,569 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 OVB is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 GF52 OVB, 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 OVB registered?

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

Is GF52 OVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF52 OVB shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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