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GF52 TDV

2002 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

193,190 mi
Last recorded193,190 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF52 TDV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2014 193,190 miles

Centre Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

hole in o/s/r lower light unit

o/s/f door checkstrap loose

Pass 27 Mar 2013 182,125 miles

front discs and pads worn close to limit.

rear brake dicsc worn.

Fail 27 Mar 2013 182,116 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

front discs and pads worn close to limit.

rear brake dicsc worn.

Pass 27 Mar 2012 164,202 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , reatricted views

headlamp lenses slightly opaque , slightly affecting beam image

imbalance on rear brakes

o/s/r lamp unit damaged

oil leaks

rear brake discs worn / corroded , may be weakened

seepage from P.A.S. hoses n/s engine bay

seepage from rear hydraulic suspension system

tow bar electrics , terninals corroding ,recommend check with own equipement

Pass 30 Mar 2011 141,439 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 138,949 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R Light lens cracked

Slight seepage from rear suspension

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 133,347 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s rear suspension unit damp

o/s front suspension unit damp

o/s rear light unit damaged

Pass 20 Apr 2007 100,984 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2007 100,984 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

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

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

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 TDV is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 TDV, 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 TDV registered?

GF52 TDV is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 2 December 2002.

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