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GJ02 XGZ

2002 Citroen C5

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

67,528 mi
Last recorded67,528 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2010
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ02 XGZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2010 67,528 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 67,526 miles

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 7 Oct 2009 60,897 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 60,897 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 46,021 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 39,605 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 39,586 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2006 30,244 miles

offside front suspension leg has misting of oil

Fail 9 May 2006 30,244 miles

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

offside front suspension leg has misting of oil

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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GJ02 XGZ is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 GJ02 XGZ, 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 GJ02 XGZ registered?

GJ02 XGZ is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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