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GN52 BZP

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,258 mi
Last recorded74,258 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN52 BZP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2020 74,258 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 74,258 miles

Offside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 71,115 miles

different side tyres front to rear 2155516 2055516 front

nearside front tyre very close to exposing cord or ply outer edge 2055516 budget

offside front strut misting of oil

Fail 27 Aug 2019 71,115 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front standard blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2055516 budget (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

different side tyres front to rear 2155516 2055516 front

nearside front tyre very close to exposing cord or ply outer edge 2055516 budget

offside front strut misting of oil

Pass 7 Aug 2018 66,122 miles

Tyre obviously under inflated both front had only 15 psi i have inflated to correct pressure (5.2.3 (h) (i))

both rear tyres cracking in treads

rear exhaust very corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2017 61,507 miles

both rear tyres cracking in inner treads

Pass 11 Aug 2016 56,043 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 55,888 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 53,019 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Oct 2013 52,416 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 52,416 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Sep 2012 49,061 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 49,061 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 46,090 miles

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

advise offside front a/roll bar linkage wearing

both rear tyres wearing low

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 8 Sep 2011 46,090 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

advise offside front a/roll bar linkage wearing

both rear tyres wearing low

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Oct 2010 44,370 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all tyres wearing slightly

Pass 5 Oct 2009 38,037 miles

advise rear brake inspection

Pass 6 Oct 2008 33,992 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 29,913 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 5 Oct 2006 27,157 miles

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

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

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 BZP is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BZP, 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

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What year was GN52 BZP registered?

GN52 BZP is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is GN52 BZP safe to buy?

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