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GU52 EKF

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

179,155 mi
Last recorded179,155 miles
Recorded on4 May 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 EKF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2012 179,155 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 179,155 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 170,741 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 170,741 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2010 161,672 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 161,672 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 16 May 2009 150,735 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 May 2009 150,735 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 144,184 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 135,086 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 121,294 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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GU52 EKF is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GU52 EKF, 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 GU52 EKF registered?

GU52 EKF is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 November 2002.

Is GU52 EKF safe to buy?

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