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GL02 JWK

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

100,152 mi
Last recorded100,152 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2011
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL02 JWK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2011 100,152 miles

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

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

offside rear suspension unit damp around rubber boot

Fail 18 Feb 2011 99,143 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

excessive engine oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2010 72,855 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 64,617 miles

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jun 2009 64,585 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2008 53,484 miles

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 30 May 2007 43,818 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2006 33,740 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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GL02 JWK is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GL02 JWK, 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 GL02 JWK registered?

GL02 JWK is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 11 June 2002.

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