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GJ02 XZC

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

116,092 mi
Last recorded116,092 miles
Recorded on3 May 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ02 XZC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2012 116,092 miles

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

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Fail 2 May 2012 116,450 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 109,793 miles

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

engine managment light on

fluid leak from o/s/f

Pass 29 Mar 2010 97,742 miles

SLIGHT WEEP FROM O/S/F SHOCK ABSORBER

Fail 26 Mar 2010 97,742 miles

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

N/S/R BRAKE SLIGHTLY BINDING ADVISE ATTENSION SOON

O/S/R TYRE LOW IN PLACES ADVISE REPLACMENT SOON

REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN

Pass 25 Mar 2009 88,023 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 88,022 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

N/S/R TYRE UNEVEN WEAR INSIDE EDGE ADVISE REPLACMENT SOON

Pass 25 Mar 2008 79,214 miles

slight play n/s/f drop link

Pass 19 Apr 2007 66,793 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 55,405 miles

n/s stop lamp dim

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 XZC is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XZC, 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 XZC registered?

GJ02 XZC is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 5 April 2002.

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