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GN02 UMF

2002 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2014
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

276,149 mi
Last recorded276,149 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN02 UMF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2013 276,149 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 249,397 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside rear disc brake baking plate missing

Fail 9 Mar 2012 249,397 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside rear disc brake baking plate missing

Pass 4 Mar 2011 210,559 miles

misting of oil on both front suspension units

Fail 2 Mar 2011 210,559 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

misting of oil on both front suspension units

Pass 24 Mar 2010 184,198 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2010 184,198 miles

Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 178,438 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 178,438 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 May 2009 168,265 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON , REAR PADS LOW , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST .

Fail 18 May 2009 168,265 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

AIR BAG LIGHT ON , REAR PADS LOW , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST .

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 157,153 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 157,153 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 145,622 miles

FRONT PADS LOW , LOWER OARK BRAKE READING ON OFFSIDE FRONT , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 21 Nov 2007 134,189 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 112,875 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 112,875 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

BOTH FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES WORN ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 27 Feb 2006 82,816 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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GN02 UMF is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 GN02 UMF, 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 GN02 UMF registered?

GN02 UMF is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 11 June 2002.

Is GN02 UMF safe to buy?

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