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GN52 ODM

2002 Citroen C5

Purple Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

121,948 mi
Last recorded121,948 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN52 ODM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2018 121,948 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake back plates corroded

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

cover sills fitted

Pass 24 May 2017 111,731 miles

outer sill covers fitted not allowing inspection of body sills

rear brake back plates corroded

rear suspension metal pipes getting very corroded

Fail 23 May 2017 111,726 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

outer sill covers fitted not allowing inspection of body sills

rear brake back plates corroded

rear suspension metal pipes getting very corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2017

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure abs wire bracket (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded and seriously weakened to hydraulic unit (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure wire to abs bracket loose (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box (7.1.1)

both rear brake dust shields heavily corroded and off side holed

service light on

Pass 4 Mar 2016 106,227 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 106,227 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 106,227 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 99,555 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Mar 2015 99,555 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 92,574 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear exhaust silencer outer skin insecure as is the heat shield

Pass 5 Mar 2014 92,574 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer outer skin insecure as is the heat shield

Pass 20 Feb 2013 88,813 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 86,987 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 86,978 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 86,361 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 84,912 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 81,113 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2008 81,113 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 70,333 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 70,333 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 59,150 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 ODM is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Purple with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 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 ODM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GN52 ODM registered?

GN52 ODM is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 17 September 2002.

Is GN52 ODM safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN52 ODM shows 21 tests with a 52.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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