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GU52 HGP

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

104,541 mi
Last recorded104,541 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 HGP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2017 104,541 miles

N/S/R TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

REAR BRAKES IN POOR CONDITION

REAR SUSPENTION NOISY

Pass 10 May 2016 90,989 miles

NEAR SIDE SCREEN WASH JET INOPERATIVE

Fail 9 May 2016 90,988 miles

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

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

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

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

NEAR SIDE SCREEN WASH JET INOPERATIVE

Pass 17 Nov 2014 74,573 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 74,565 miles

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

Rear Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

O/S/R tyre is getting low on 3mm

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 70,543 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to see brake pads clearly

Pass 9 Nov 2012 65,792 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to front floor pans

unable to see brake pads

wipers in poor condition

Fail 9 Nov 2012 65,792 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to front floor pans

unable to see brake pads

wipers in poor condition

Pass 1 Nov 2011 59,615 miles

both side front struts damp

Fail 1 Nov 2011 59,615 miles

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

both side front struts damp

Pass 9 Oct 2010 52,930 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both side front suspesion units damp

Pass 21 Oct 2009 48,428 miles

both side front suspension units damp

o/s/f oil leak

rear towbar missing from mount

Pass 21 Oct 2008 43,011 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2007 37,658 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 37,658 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 23 Oct 2006 29,730 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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 HGP is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GU52 HGP, 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 HGP registered?

GU52 HGP is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 18 November 2002.

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