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GX02 DWL

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

154,720 mi
Last recorded154,720 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX02 DWL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2017 154,720 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2017 154,720 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 130,932 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2016 130,922 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 124,444 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 123,226 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 123,226 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 121,117 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 121,117 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 120,213 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 118,108 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 118,107 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2010 116,185 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

near side rear door not opening from inside and out

Fail 21 May 2010 116,173 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Outer Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

near side rear door not opening from inside and out

Pass 29 Jan 2009 113,941 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 113,941 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 109,151 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 100,987 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 93,078 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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GX02 DWL is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GX02 DWL, 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 GX02 DWL registered?

GX02 DWL is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 March 2002.

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