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GL02 XRH

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

106,188 mi
Last recorded106,188 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL02 XRH
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 106,188 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 103,842 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2024 103,842 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 100,488 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 90,610 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 68,228 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 57,849 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 42,540 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 42,407 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

both front suspension legs weeping

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2017 41,771 miles

both front suspension legs weaping

Fail 11 Aug 2017 41,711 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front suspension legs weaping

Pass 31 Aug 2016 41,156 miles

Rear exhaust box rusty, but sound at present.

Pass 26 Aug 2015 40,377 miles

both front suspension legs weaping

both front wiper smearing but still clearing screen

Pass 9 Sep 2014 39,468 miles

both front suspention legs weaping

rear brake calipers geting close to brake disces

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2013 38,246 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2012 36,418 miles

offside rear tyre pressure detector not fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2011 34,353 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 31,454 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 28,424 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 25,001 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 22,083 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 18,355 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 XRH is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 XRH, 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 XRH registered?

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

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