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GN52 BWP

2002 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

55,413 mi
Last recorded55,413 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN52 BWP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 55,413 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 55,037 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 54,142 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 52,751 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 51,953 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL x4 Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 51,222 miles

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

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

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))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

oil on front and rear suspension areas?

Pass 27 Sep 2018 49,992 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

slight leak from near side rear suspension unit

Pass 9 Sep 2017 47,827 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 45,701 miles

rear boot dented

rear valve block has slight seepage

Pass 15 Sep 2015 43,134 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 43,088 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure distorted (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 39,290 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 36,594 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 34,090 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 32,873 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 32,484 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 30,666 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 28,900 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 26,659 miles

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

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

both rear brake calipers close to brake discs.

Pass 15 Sep 2006 21,683 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 17,075 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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GN52 BWP is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 GN52 BWP, 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 GN52 BWP registered?

GN52 BWP is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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