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GL02 JXT

2002 Citroen C5

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,918 mi
Last recorded69,918 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL02 JXT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2013 69,918 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 68,612 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 66,667 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

engine light on

Fail 3 Aug 2011 66,666 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

engine light on

Pass 14 Jun 2010 62,882 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 62,808 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

fluid leak to offside front of vehicle unable to identify

Pass 18 May 2009 51,480 miles

o/s belt retracting mechanism slow and noisey

Pass 23 May 2008 47,542 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 47,542 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 39,959 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 39,956 miles

Nearside Inner brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 33,133 miles

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

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

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

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 JXT is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 JXT, 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 JXT registered?

GL02 JXT is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 10 June 2002.

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