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GK52 FWE

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

155,633 mi
Last recorded155,633 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK52 FWE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2016 155,633 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Nov 2015 143,908 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 132,537 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both front tyres 0mm on edges

both rear tyres 3mm

Fail 20 Nov 2014 132,537 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres 0mm on edges

both rear tyres 3mm

Pass 27 Nov 2013 121,699 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 113,395 miles

suspension slightly weeping

Pass 30 Nov 2011 106,978 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 100,106 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 92,680 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2008 84,382 miles

Exhaust back box slightly corroded.

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

Slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar link.

Pass 27 Nov 2007 76,043 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 65,729 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 57,084 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 57,084 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both rear calipers kicked over

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 FWE is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GK52 FWE, 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 FWE registered?

GK52 FWE is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 5 November 2002.

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