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GF52 SZP

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

114,110 mi
Last recorded114,110 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF52 SZP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2016 114,110 miles

Nearside Rear slightly perished

Fail 24 Jun 2016 114,096 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s slow to react (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear slightly perished

Pass 14 Jul 2014 111,337 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 111,333 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust back box is corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2014 111,330 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust back box is corroded

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 117,957 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust back box is corroded

front discs are liped

headlamp lenses are starting to cloud over

n/s/f tyre is on 2mm center tread

Pass 23 Jul 2012 108,933 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 104,884 miles

Brake pedal rubber starting to wair.

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2011 104,884 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Brake pedal rubber starting to wair.

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2010 100,442 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 100,434 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2009 90,782 miles

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

N/S/F+O/S/F TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 5 Nov 2007 77,675 miles

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

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

offside rear suspension unit has a slight mistng of oil

Pass 8 Nov 2006 67,564 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 SZP is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SZP, 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 SZP registered?

GF52 SZP is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 12 November 2002.

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