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GN52 OEB

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

194,529 mi
Last recorded194,529 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN52 OEB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 194,529 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

heavy oil leak on underside of vehicle

plastic covers on underside and engine bay obscuring some components

Fail 20 Oct 2017 194,481 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage nearside front corner bumper insecure (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

heavy oil leak on underside of vehicle

plastic covers on underside and engine bay obscuring some components

Pass 7 Nov 2016 186,431 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front tyres wearing around inner edges of tread

nearside front corner bumper insecure

oil leak

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 4 Nov 2016 186,427 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section is corroded through (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front tyres wearing around inner edges of tread

nearside front corner bumper insecure

oil leak

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 5 Nov 2015 178,450 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Bumper insecure

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Nov 2015 178,448 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement handbrake lever (3.5.1k)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Bumper insecure

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2014 168,977 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 168,965 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 159,066 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Nov 2013 159,066 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2012 138,381 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2011 125,814 miles

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 3 Nov 2011 125,814 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2010 112,896 miles

o/s/r light unit cracked

Fail 28 Oct 2010 112,896 miles

Nearside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

o/s/r light unit cracked

Pass 22 Oct 2009 99,850 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 95,910 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 71,446 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 48,473 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2005 36,127 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 OEB is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 OEB, 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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GN52 OEB is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 7 November 2002.

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