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GF52 SZN

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

158,684 mi
Last recorded158,684 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2012 158,684 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust back box deteriorated

front brake discs worn

grease aronud nearside outer cv boot but no split found

nearside brake light came on with a tap

Fail 10 Oct 2012 158,684 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front brake hoses not in correct mountings

exhaust back box deteriorated

front brake discs worn

grease aronud nearside outer cv boot but no split found

nearside brake light came on with a tap

Pass 25 Oct 2011 151,357 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 137,604 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

osr suspension unit bellows damp

Pass 20 Oct 2009 119,137 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 99,249 miles

osr suspension unit damp

Fail 7 Oct 2008 98,715 miles

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

osr suspension unit damp

Pass 16 Oct 2007 79,746 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 60,972 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 60,972 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2005 40,221 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 SZN is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SZN, 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 SZN registered?

GF52 SZN is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 November 2002.

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