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GN52 XUU

2002 Citroen C5

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

143,430 mi
Last recorded143,430 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN52 XUU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2015 143,430 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Nov 2015 143,430 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 137,159 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 129,613 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 121,562 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 111,863 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 103,052 miles

Brake hoses perished & cracking & metal ends corroded

Exhaust joints heavily corroded/

Front brake discs corroded & worn

Front brake pads wearing low

Front shock absorbers leaking slightly

Heavy kerb damage to wheel trims

Outer sills obscured by plastic trim

Rear brake discs inner faces corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2010 103,052 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Brake hoses perished & cracking & metal ends corroded

Exhaust joints heavily corroded/

Front brake discs corroded & worn

Front brake pads wearing low

Front shock absorbers leaking slightly

Heavy kerb damage to wheel trims

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Outer sills obscured by plastic trim

Rear brake discs inner faces corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2010 94,133 miles

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

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)

offside rear tyre scrubbed slightly on outer tread

oil residue on front subframe near steering rack

rev counter not working

Fail 1 Feb 2010 94,090 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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)

offside rear tyre scrubbed slightly on outer tread

oil residue on front subframe near steering rack

rev counter not working

Pass 26 Jan 2009 83,621 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 83,621 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 74,716 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 74,716 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 69,661 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 69,657 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear tyre has a screw in tread pattern

Pass 15 Sep 2006 60,628 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 65,059 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 XUU is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 XUU, 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 XUU registered?

GN52 XUU is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is GN52 XUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN52 XUU shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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