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GM02 MEU

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

353,178 mi
Last recorded353,178 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM02 MEU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2022 353,178 miles

Fuel system component leaking Around fuel filter housing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension pipe leaking To shock absorber (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak over heating? ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 14 Sep 2021 348,838 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 345,789 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 345,789 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 343,304 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 343,304 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 338,727 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 338,702 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 333,101 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 333,101 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 327,755 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 327,755 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 320,606 miles

Offside front brake sticking slightly.

Fail 3 Sep 2015 320,599 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake sticking slightly.

Pass 9 Oct 2014 311,856 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 311,856 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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GM02 MEU is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GM02 MEU, 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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GM02 MEU is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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