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GL51 PZX

2002 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

129,174 mi
Last recorded129,174 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 PZX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 129,174 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 109,359 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 91,398 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 89,778 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

offside rear wheel bearing noisey when rotated but not rough

rear exhaust back box rusty and corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2014 85,095 miles

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

Oil leak

undaer trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2013 79,943 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2012 74,237 miles

front tyres getting low, approx 2-3mm

Fail 6 Jan 2012 74,237 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres getting low, approx 2-3mm

Pass 11 Jan 2011 68,874 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 64,455 miles

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

Oil leak

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

nearside front shock slight misting of oil

Pass 9 Jan 2009 60,662 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 54,510 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Dec 2006 47,850 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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GL51 PZX is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 GL51 PZX, 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 GL51 PZX registered?

GL51 PZX is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 2 January 2002.

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