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GN52 BYT

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

130,101 mi
Last recorded130,101 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN52 BYT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2014 130,101 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

anti slip rubber worn

both front headlamps poor beam images

nearside front handbrake cable chaffed

offside front headlamp slightly loose

Fail 1 Sep 2014 130,008 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

anti slip rubber worn

both front headlamps poor beam images

nearside front handbrake cable chaffed

offside front headlamp slightly loose

Pass 16 Sep 2013 106,079 miles

play in nearside front anti roll bar link

slight play at steering wheel

Pass 4 Aug 2012 100,266 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 955,561 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 90,556 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 80,673 miles

Nearside wiper blade needs slight attention

Pass 25 Sep 2008 71,192 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 60,672 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 44,212 miles

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

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

engine cover loose

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 BYT is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BYT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GN52 BYT?

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What year was GN52 BYT registered?

GN52 BYT is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 6 September 2002.

Is GN52 BYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN52 BYT shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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