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GL52 LBV

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,793 mi
Last recorded99,793 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL52 LBV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 16 Oct 2025 99,793 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 90,365 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test SAT NAV ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

undertrays fitted covering testable items

Pass 23 Oct 2023 78,379 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 71,387 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 71,257 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 71,056 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres starting to wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/r sphere damp (advise inspection )

Pass 16 May 2019 70,873 miles

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

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

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

damp around o/s rear suspension unit

Pass 10 May 2018 70,282 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 69,693 miles

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

wipers poor

Pass 27 Apr 2016 68,312 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 66,873 miles

both headlamp washer covers missing

Pass 28 Apr 2014 65,638 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 65,319 miles

o/s wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 10 Apr 2012 64,549 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 62,981 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 60,400 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 57,040 miles

both front tyres worn to the legal limit of 1.6mm at tim eof test!!

Pass 21 Apr 2008 53,624 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 49,825 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 44,574 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 LBV is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LBV, 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 LBV registered?

GL52 LBV is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 23 December 2002.

Is GL52 LBV safe to buy?

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