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GL02 MFO

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,723 mi
Last recorded67,723 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL02 MFO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 67,723 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight bind on front brakes

Fail 26 Aug 2020 67,711 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight bind on front brakes

Pass 28 Aug 2019 67,540 miles

Nearside Rear suspension unit damp (poss slight leak)

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front brake balance

Fail 28 Aug 2019 67,540 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 67,410 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear suspension damp (poss slight leak)

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 67,410 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear suspension damp (poss slight leak)

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 67,175 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 67,163 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 66,274 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 64,547 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 63,390 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 61,492 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 59,344 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Aug 2012 59,344 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 57,224 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 57,179 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake disc poor surface contact with brake pads

Pass 27 Aug 2010 55,352 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 5,065 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 42,722 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 29,880 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 May 2006 22,043 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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GL02 MFO is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 GL02 MFO, 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 MFO registered?

GL02 MFO is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 12 June 2002.

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