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GK52 FVL

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

197,498 mi
Last recorded197,498 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK52 FVL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2016 197,498 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 197,498 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box missing (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 189,382 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 159,937 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 158,806 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 130,957 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2012 119,161 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 119,161 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 113,118 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 113,117 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2010 104,735 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres worn to legal limit (1.6mm) 195/65 15h

Fail 30 Sep 2010 104,734 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

ADVISE BRAKE CHECK, Uneven wear on front brake pads

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres worn to legal limit (1.6mm) 195/65 15h

Pass 13 May 2009 88,268 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 88,268 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 72,331 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 55,760 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 55,760 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

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 FVL is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 GK52 FVL, 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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GK52 FVL is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 4 October 2002.

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