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GJ52 YTL

2002 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2013
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

238,752 mi
Last recorded238,752 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 YTL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2012 238,752 miles

drive belt noisey

Fail 4 Aug 2011 223,698 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 223,698 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 199,831 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 174,534 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 153,710 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2009 132,522 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 112,264 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 90,881 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 73,231 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre valve perished

Pass 30 Oct 2006 65,766 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 58,878 miles

offside front damp with 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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GJ52 YTL is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YTL, 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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GJ52 YTL is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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