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GL02 SZY

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

122,354 mi
Last recorded122,354 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 122,354 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage power steering pipe has residual fluid on and corroded but unable to see leak during test (2.3.3b)

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

hydro elastic suspension pipes corroded but not considered excessive at time of inspection

nsf headlight slightly deteriorated lens

Pass 19 Oct 2015 116,612 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage residual fluid on pipes no leak seen at time of test (2.3.3b)

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

service light on dash and child seat fitted to nsr seat

Fail 16 Oct 2015 116,534 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported back box to centre clamp cracked and loose (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front parking brake lower than nsf

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage residual fluid on pipes no leak seen at time of test (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

service light on dash and child seat fitted to nsr seat

Fail 20 Oct 2014 112,686 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

service light on dash

Pass 20 Oct 2014 112,686 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

service light on dash

Pass 17 Oct 2013 107,905 miles

Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

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

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

SVCE LIGHT ON DASH

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Oct 2013 107,878 miles

Nearside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

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

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

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

SVCE LIGHT ON DASH

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2012 102,700 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

slight misting of oil on front shockers

slight misting of oil on nearside rear shocker

Fail 8 Oct 2012 102,698 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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

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

slight misting of oil on front shockers

slight misting of oil on nearside rear shocker

steel rim fitted to offside front

three nails in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Oct 2011 97,529 miles

AIR BAG AND SERVICE LIGHT ON DASH

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

OSR SUSPENSION PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

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

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

REAR DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN

SPLIT OSF WIPER

Pass 5 Oct 2010 91,138 miles

NSR AND OSR REAR SUSPENSION SPHERES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

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

OSR HYDRO SUSPENION PIPE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

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

SLIGHT MOVEMENT ON REAR AXLE FORWARD BUSHES

SLIGHT OIL RESIDUE NS OF ENGINE UNDER TURBO PIPE

Pass 8 Oct 2009 84,993 miles

FRONT WIPERS SLIGHTLY WORN

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

SLIGHT MOVEMENT ON REAR AXLE FORWARD BUSHES

VERY SLIGHT OIL RESIDUE ON OSF TURBO PIPE AT CONNECTION TO TURBO INTERCOOLER

Pass 25 Sep 2008 75,455 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine oil on min level

front wipers leaving slight trail on screen

slight movement on rear axle forward bushes

slight pitting on hydraulic suspension pipe going from front to valve at o/s/r

slight scoring to rear discs

Pass 13 Sep 2007 63,068 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 51,490 miles

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

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 SZY is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SZY, 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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GL02 SZY is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 17 July 2002.

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