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GU02 GPZ

2002 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

304,609 mi
Last recorded304,609 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU02 GPZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2012 304,609 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 283,970 miles

Ignition key broken in lock but not likely to cause problem with steering lock

N/S/F suspension leg oily but not excessive when tested

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

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

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

Oil leaking from engine

Fail 18 Feb 2011 283,970 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Ignition key broken in lock but not likely to cause problem with steering lock

N/S/F suspension leg oily but not excessive when tested

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

Oil leaking from engine

Pass 16 Feb 2010 259,452 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

front pads getting down

n/s f hand brake cable corroded

o/s/r tyre worn

plastic side sills fitted

slight play in stearing

Pass 24 Feb 2009 228,866 miles

mist of oil on front shocks

o/s/r and n/s/f tyres getting low

oil leak

slight play in both front wheels

Pass 15 Feb 2008 192,512 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 155,024 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 154,336 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 124,146 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 124,049 miles

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

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

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 GPZ is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GPZ, 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 GPZ registered?

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

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