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GN02 XNZ

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,258 mi
Last recorded126,258 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN02 XNZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2022 126,258 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 125,447 miles

Central Front Suspension unit modified but function not affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension unit modified but function not affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 124,526 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Aug 2019 124,513 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Suspension accumulator leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension accumulator leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 121,172 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 121,172 miles

Headlamp aim too high BOTH FRONTS (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 118,801 miles

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

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

REAR SERVICE BRAKES MAY NEED ADJUSTMENT OR REPAIR.52%

Fail 13 Mar 2017 118,708 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases JOINT (7.1.2)

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

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

REAR SERVICE BRAKES MAY NEED ADJUSTMENT OR REPAIR.52%

Pass 15 Mar 2016 116,591 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage POWER STREERING HIGH PRESSURE HOSE (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 113,071 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 113,071 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2014 106,522 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 106,522 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 98,169 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 98,169 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 89,103 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 89,102 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 79,235 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 70,091 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2009 61,298 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 61,298 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 52,334 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 41,969 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 32,664 miles

o/s/r brake binding slightly

pas pipe n/s damp (high pressure)

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 XNZ is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XNZ, 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 XNZ registered?

GN02 XNZ is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 7 March 2002.

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