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GN52 NZW

2002 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,303 mi
Last recorded123,303 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2015 123,303 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 114,413 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 108,421 miles

both front brake discs worn

both rear number plate lamps dim and on limits

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge of tread

offside front brake binding slightly

offside front tyre worn low on outer edges of tread

offside rear suspension sphere damp with oil and on limits

slight oil seapage from nearside front power steering pipe under bonnet near steering rack

slight seapage of hydraulic fluid from offside front suspension pipe under inner wheel arch cover area-on limits

various under engine area small oil leaks

Fail 2 Dec 2013 108,421 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front brake discs worn

both rear number plate lamps dim and on limits

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge of tread

offside front brake binding slightly

offside front tyre worn low on outer edges of tread

offside rear suspension sphere damp with oil and on limits

slight oil seapage from nearside front power steering pipe under bonnet near steering rack

slight seapage of hydraulic fluid from offside front suspension pipe under inner wheel arch cover area-on limits

various under engine area small oil leaks

Pass 23 Nov 2012 101,901 miles

both number plate lights dim on limit

centre stop lamp not working due to a disconnection in the circuit

n/s/f head light image poor on limit

Fail 23 Nov 2012 101,901 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both number plate lights dim on limit

n/s/f head light image poor on limit

Pass 9 Dec 2011 94,501 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 9 Dec 2011 94,501 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2010 85,206 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 77,137 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 70,056 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 61,875 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2007 61,875 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 45,392 miles

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 NZW is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NZW, 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 NZW registered?

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

Is GN52 NZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN52 NZW shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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