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GX02 SLB

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

130,782 mi
Last recorded130,782 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 130,782 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 130,779 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 123,870 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 123,841 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 May 2014 112,513 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 12,513 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2013 103,137 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 103,137 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 94,150 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 9 May 2012 94,104 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 10 May 2011 84,665 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 29 Apr 2010 75,401 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s front drive shaft starting to corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2010 75,401 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

n/s front drive shaft starting to corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2009 67,198 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 67,198 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 14 May 2008 60,912 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 54,408 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 48,609 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 SLB is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SLB, 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 SLB registered?

GX02 SLB is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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