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GU02 ECX

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

169,040 mi
Last recorded169,040 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU02 ECX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2012 169,040 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 151,814 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 151,814 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 140,606 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 140,606 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

belly pan fitted

front pads appear low

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

offside front anti-roll bar drop link grease boots split

outer sills covered

Pass 25 Aug 2009 127,028 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 127,028 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

belly pan fitted

both nearside tyres wearing on edges

nearside rear door does not open

outer sills covered

rear suspension damp

Pass 2 Sep 2008 109,812 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 109,812 miles

Centre Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

belly pan fitted

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

front pads appear low

nearside front and offside rear tyres wearing on outer edges

nearside front anti-roll bar drop link slight play

nearside front bumper damaged

offside rear sphere damp

outer sills covered

rear number plate stained

Pass 28 Aug 2007 90,866 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 90,866 miles

Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

engine undertray fitted,underside of vehicle covered,outer sills covered,offside rear tyre tread perished,nearside front suspension leg damp,

Fail 4 Apr 2006 62,789 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

full belly pan fitted

outer sills covered

rear suspension damp

Pass 4 Apr 2006 62,789 miles

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

full belly pan fitted

outer sills covered

rear suspension damp

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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GU02 ECX is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 GU02 ECX, 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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GU02 ECX is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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