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GL52 DYC

2002 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

160,278 mi
Last recorded160,278 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL52 DYC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 160,278 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Sep 2026 160,278 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2025 158,417 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2025 158,417 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 155,591 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 152,209 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 152,202 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 149,042 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 149,042 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 144,968 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 144,967 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 139,417 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 133,227 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre slightly smooth on outer edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both

Fail 26 Sep 2019 133,227 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front tyre slightly smooth on outer edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both

Pass 26 Sep 2018 125,213 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 116,413 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 116,413 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 112,263 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre low inner edge

Pass 21 Sep 2015 107,375 miles

slight rumble from o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 24 Sep 2014 101,685 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 24 Sep 2014 101,685 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 95,271 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 87,193 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 79,791 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 71,622 miles

Both front suspension legs have a light misting of fluid

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside front tyre wearing to inner edge of tread

Rear brake disc inner faces slightly rusty to outer edge of disc

Pass 14 Sep 2009 62,665 miles

1/Sdiesel smoke test only just passed

2/Slight oil leak at rear of engine

3/Noisey engine drive belt tensioner

Pass 2 Oct 2008 54,557 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 48,426 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 39,392 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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GL52 DYC is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 GL52 DYC, 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 GL52 DYC registered?

GL52 DYC is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 5 December 2002.

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