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GN52 FHJ

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

64,997 mi
Last recorded64,997 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN52 FHJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 64,997 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 64,050 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 64,049 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 63,112 miles

oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2017 62,070 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low on edges of tread and close to limits

Offside Front tyre worn low on inner edge of tread and close to limits

both headlamp beam images poor

Pass 7 Nov 2016 58,446 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

n/s/r suspension unit damp

Fail 25 Oct 2016 58,310 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Oct 2015 55,183 miles

wipers smear

Pass 14 Oct 2014 53,176 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 53,135 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s side repeater faded

Pass 23 Oct 2013 50,638 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f TPMS sensor missing

wipers split

Fail 16 Oct 2013 50,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f TPMS sensor missing

wipers split

Pass 16 Oct 2012 47,401 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre sidewall slightly damaged

o/s/f tpms sensor missing

Pass 19 Oct 2011 44,604 miles

front brake pads worn low

lhm leak at rear

Pass 15 Oct 2010 39,975 miles

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

o/s/f tyre scrubbing on outer edge

Pass 28 Oct 2009 36,371 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 33,373 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 28,927 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 28,922 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 24,468 miles

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

osr tyre starting to perish and crack sidewalls

Pass 20 Oct 2005 20,784 miles

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

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 FHJ is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FHJ, 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 FHJ registered?

GN52 FHJ is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 22 October 2002.

Is GN52 FHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN52 FHJ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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