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GF52 SZC

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

150,987 mi
Last recorded150,987 miles
Recorded on9 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2015 150,987 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2014

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2013 139,636 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 130,200 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 122,011 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 122,010 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2010 112,670 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 112,546 miles

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 12 May 2009 102,649 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 May 2008 92,618 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 13 May 2008 92,618 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 80,712 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 65,727 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 SZC is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SZC, 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 SZC registered?

GF52 SZC is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 5 November 2002.

Is GF52 SZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF52 SZC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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