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GN52 FJC

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

57,868 mi
Last recorded57,868 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN52 FJC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 57,868 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 56,782 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 55,500 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2024 55,495 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 54,437 miles

Headlamp washer system defective.

NS registration lamp bulb cover missing.

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 53,650 miles

Headlamp washer system defective.

NS registration lamp cover missing.

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2022 53,650 miles

Headlamp washer system defective.

NS registration lamp cover missing.

Offside Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 52,822 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative.

Oil leak, but not excessive From sump plug. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 52,300 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 51,008 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2019 51,008 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective spilt (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective spilt (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 49,345 miles

Auxiliary drive belt in poor condition with oil contamination.

Engine oil leak.

Play in offside front anti roll bar drop link ball joints.

Swirl flap linkage detached.

Fail 23 Jan 2018 49,345 miles

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

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut in tread area. (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer sidewall damage. (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Auxiliary drive belt in poor condition with oil contamination.

Engine oil leak.

Play in offside front anti roll bar drop link ball joints.

STRONG ADVISE; Engine under tray badly damaged and large area missing.

Swirl flap linkage detached.

Pass 19 Jan 2017 47,120 miles

N/S/R tyre is getting low on 3mm

Fail 17 Jan 2017 47,119 miles

Fluid suspension leaking Dripping from sub-frame and reservoir is empty. (2.4.D.2)

N/S/R tyre is getting low on 3mm

Pass 20 Jan 2016 45,203 miles

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE AREA

Pass 13 Jan 2015 43,300 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 41,599 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2014 41,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

offside headlight washer cover feel off when used

Pass 22 Jan 2013 39,583 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2013 39,583 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 37,544 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 37,544 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.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)

Oil leak

offside rear brake noisey

Pass 20 Jan 2011 34,242 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Jan 2010 31,796 miles

front brake discs lipped.....

front brake imbalance on max 25%.....

front brake pad thickness not visable & rear outers , advise brake inspection....

play in n/s/f anti roll bar drop link.....

rear exhaust silencer beginning to corrode.....

wet test...

Pass 16 Jan 2009 28,029 miles

emissions to lean to register.....

front & rear brake pads not visable....

front brake discs lipped....

Pass 25 Jan 2008 24,142 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 20,904 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 20,904 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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 FJC is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 GN52 FJC, 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 FJC registered?

GN52 FJC is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 4 October 2002.

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