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GN52 NWU

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,093 mi
Last recorded133,093 miles
Recorded on29 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2014 133,093 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 124,989 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 116,367 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 109,452 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 109,451 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 103,579 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front anti roll bar linkage rubber boots split

Fail 7 Apr 2010 103,579 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front anti roll bar linkage rubber boots split

Pass 20 Apr 2009 90,629 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 78,773 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside and nearside rear suspension displacer units leaking slightly

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 24 Apr 2008 78,773 miles

offside and nearside rear suspension displacer units leaking slightly

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 27 Apr 2007 65,723 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 39,230 miles

rear brakes bit noisey in operation on roller brake testor

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 NWU is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 NWU, 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 NWU registered?

GN52 NWU is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 19 September 2002.

Is GN52 NWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN52 NWU shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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