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GN52 NYG

2002 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

130,414 mi
Last recorded130,414 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN52 NYG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2012 130,414 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 119,665 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 119,665 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 106,131 miles

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

body damage n/s front

o/s front forward suspension bush contaminated with oil

oil leak

slight play both front lower rear wishbone bushes

slight play steering rack on the o/s

Fail 7 Jul 2010 106,131 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

body damage n/s front

front and rear brake pads appear to be getting low

n/s front tyre getting low

needs tracking

o/s front forward suspension bush contaminated with oil

oil leak

slight play both front lower rear wishbone bushes

slight play steering rack on the o/s

Pass 17 Apr 2009 87,464 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 87,464 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

needs tracking

Pass 22 Apr 2008 77,514 miles

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)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 58,788 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2007 58,782 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

wheel caps fitted wheel nuts not checked

Pass 2 Jan 2006 44,046 miles

Wheel caps fitted wheel nuts not checked

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 NYG is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NYG, 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 NYG registered?

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

Is GN52 NYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN52 NYG shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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