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GL02 TBU

2002 Citroen C5

Purple Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,043 mi
Last recorded156,043 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL02 TBU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 156,043 miles

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

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

Nearside Front slight wheel grabbing

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear under seal. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 141,666 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 11 Apr 2019 141,666 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front both tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 140,922 miles

Nearside Front chip on screen within m o t limit.

Nearside Front shock absorber misting oil.

Nearside Front tyre inner and outer shoulder badly worn,should replace.

Offside Front tyre inner shoulder badly worn.

Pass 27 Mar 2017 136,725 miles

top & bottom engine covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 13 Apr 2016 133,144 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 13 Apr 2016 133,144 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Apr 2015 128,644 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Apr 2015 128,644 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2014 124,751 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2013 119,824 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2012 116,143 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2011 111,532 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2011 111,526 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 104,530 miles

Oil leak

rear tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 13 Aug 2008 88,232 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 73,678 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 73,678 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 60,559 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2005 46,841 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 TBU is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Purple with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TBU, 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 TBU registered?

GL02 TBU is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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