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GL02 JXC

2002 Citroen C5

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

150,248 mi
Last recorded150,248 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL02 JXC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2019 150,248 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 May 2019 150,185 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 146,213 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 May 2017 142,925 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer shoulder low (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 May 2017 142,925 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer shoulder low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 May 2016 140,792 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2016 140,792 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 133,741 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 May 2015 133,741 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2014 127,099 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

both front seat belts are slow to retract

both wing repeaters are faded

near/side/front suspension unit is wet

off/side/rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

power steering pipe is wet

Pass 2 Jun 2014 127,099 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both front seat belts are slow to retract

both wing repeaters are faded

near/side/front suspension unit is wet

off/side/rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

power steering pipe is wet

Pass 28 May 2013 118,264 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 109,196 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2011 98,756 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 89,213 miles

front brake discs worn/lipped

Pass 4 Jun 2009 76,586 miles

o/s wiper split on end

Pass 6 Jun 2008 65,376 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 56,913 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2007 56,913 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 46,335 miles

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

knocking from steering colomn

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 JXC is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 JXC, 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 JXC registered?

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

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