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GK52 FUB

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,885 mi
Last recorded160,885 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK52 FUB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2013 160,885 miles

Can not see front brakes fully.

Corrosion to exhaust back box.

Engine oil leaks.

Headlamp lenses frosted.

High visibility brake light inop.

N/S/F tyre wearing slightly on outer edge and deteriorating on outer sidewall.

O/S/F tyre wearing slightly on outer edge.

Rear brake discs in poor condition.

Fail 11 Oct 2013 160,885 miles

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

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

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

Can not see front brakes fully.

Corrosion to exhaust back box.

Engine oil leaks.

Headlamp lenses frosted.

High visibility brake light inop.

N/S/F tyre wearing slightly on outer edge and deteriorating on outer sidewall.

O/S/F tyre wearing slightly on outer edge.

Rear brake discs in poor condition.

Pass 10 Oct 2012 149,115 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 138,915 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 120,442 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 120,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 101,606 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 83,479 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 74,359 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 74,359 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 61,380 miles

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

front brake pads look very low and brakes squeel on application

offside rear inner brake pad looks low, cannot see for certain

Pass 29 Sep 2005 50,174 miles

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

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

Offside 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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GK52 FUB is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GK52 FUB, 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 GK52 FUB registered?

GK52 FUB is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 October 2002.

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