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GJ52 VHG

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2017
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

196,669 mi
Last recorded196,669 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 VHG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2016 196,669 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar drop link has slight play in ball joint

Offside Front lower ball joint has slight play

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Aug 2016 196,612 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front anti roll bar drop link has slight play in ball joint

Offside Front lower ball joint has slight play

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 191,463 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)

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

nearside rear suspension unit has slight leak

Pass 12 Sep 2014 186,831 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 186,831 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 180,816 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 167,638 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 145,954 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 142,338 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 142,338 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 129,741 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 129,741 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 119,275 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 119,275 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 106,962 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 93,869 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 93,869 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2005 75,130 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 75,130 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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GJ52 VHG is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GJ52 VHG, 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 GJ52 VHG registered?

GJ52 VHG is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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