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GK52 FVP

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

214,286 mi
Last recorded214,286 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 214,286 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 214,237 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 4.78 (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort cable seized (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort cable seized (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

baffle loose in particular filer exhaust and in rear silencer

Pass 24 Oct 2016 209,888 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 208,461 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 207,106 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 205,610 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 202,807 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 202,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 193,400 miles

Nearside cv boot has grease around it but cannot find any splits.

Pass 29 Oct 2010 170,636 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 149,474 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 149,474 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 129,904 miles

Front nimber plate beginning to deteriate

Fail 23 Oct 2008 129,904 miles

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

Front nimber plate beginning to deteriate

Pass 18 Oct 2007 107,686 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 107,686 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 90,087 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 90,087 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Sep 2005 67,398 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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GK52 FVP is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc 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 GK52 FVP, 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 FVP registered?

GK52 FVP is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 15 October 2002.

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