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GF52 SYZ

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,962 mi
Last recorded112,962 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF52 SYZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2014 112,962 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres wearing on egdes

Fail 23 Dec 2014 112,961 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres wearing on egdes

Pass 28 Oct 2013 101,510 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/F tyre - minor cut in sidewall

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Nov 2012 96,381 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2012 96,381 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Nov 2011 91,621 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 85,824 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 85,824 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 80,345 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 74,632 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 69,049 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 69,049 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 62,988 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 62,988 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2005 57,232 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 SYZ is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc 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 SYZ, 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 GF52 SYZ?

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What year was GF52 SYZ registered?

GF52 SYZ is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 18 November 2002.

Is GF52 SYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF52 SYZ 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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