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GX02 EAJ

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

150,024 mi
Last recorded150,024 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX02 EAJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2013 150,024 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust back box very rusty

Front lower suspwnsion arm rear mounting bushes perished and worn

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside front seat belt slow to retract

Oil leakage in the nearside of the engine bay area

Rear suspension hydraulic pipes rusty

Slight oil leakage from both front suspension legs

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Nearside front tyre worn to 2mm and aged

Fail 6 Aug 2013 150,022 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust back box very rusty

Front lower suspwnsion arm rear mounting bushes perished and worn

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside front seat belt slow to retract

Oil leakage in the nearside of the engine bay area

Rear suspension hydraulic pipes rusty

Slight oil leakage from both front suspension legs

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Nearside front tyre worn to 2mm and aged

Pass 20 Jun 2012 146,935 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust weak

sill covers fitted

Fail 20 Jun 2012 146,935 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust weak

sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2011 144,000 miles

front tyres worn on edges

full body undertrays fitted

spare tyre flat

Pass 23 Jun 2010 141,088 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 141,057 miles

Front brake discs worn, lipped.

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

Offside front sidelight, suspect connection.

Oil leak

Unable to open nearside rear door.

Pass 8 Oct 2009 136,742 miles

Front brake pads wearing.

Fail 2 Oct 2009 136,414 miles

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

Front brake pads wearing.

Pass 26 Sep 2008 132,855 miles

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

no cover over number plate lamp

Fail 23 Sep 2008 132,820 miles

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

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

no cover over number plate lamp

Fail 9 Aug 2008 132,639 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 118,206 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 96,336 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 EAJ is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 EAJ, 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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GX02 EAJ is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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