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GU02 EDJ

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

139,116 mi
Last recorded139,116 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU02 EDJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2016 139,116 miles

esr/asr fault displayed

nail in the nearside rear tyre

airbag warning light not illuminating

engine anti pollution system fault displayed

engine management warning light on

nearside handbrake performance slightly low

offside rear brake disc pitted

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Fail 1 Apr 2016 139,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low unable to adjust (1.8)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

airbag warning light not illuminating

engine anti pollution system fault displayed

engine management warning light on

esr/asr fault displayed

nail in the nearside rear tyre

nearside handbrake performance slightly low

offside rear brake disc pitted

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 8 Apr 2015 123,184 miles

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

offside rear brake disc outer face pitted

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 18 Feb 2014 104,726 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2014 104,726 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 90,843 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 4 Mar 2013 90,843 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 2 Feb 2012 77,512 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 77,512 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 69,892 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 61,483 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 52,679 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 42,611 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 30,147 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 21,798 miles

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

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

rear tyres down to 3 mm on edges

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 EDJ is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GU02 EDJ, 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 GU02 EDJ registered?

GU02 EDJ is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 3 May 2002.

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