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GX02 TOS

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

86,361 mi
Last recorded86,361 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX02 TOS
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 86,361 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 81,052 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Dec 2019 81,051 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension pipe leaking from shock absorber (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 77,233 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 73,238 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2017 73,184 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 18 Nov 2017 73,171 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

dampness around o/s/f inner wheel arch area

Pass 1 Nov 2016 68,195 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 61,790 miles

front brake pads look worn

under trays fitted, plastic over swills fiied

Fail 20 Oct 2015 61,790 miles

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

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

front brake pads look worn

under trays fitted, plastic over swills fiied

Pass 28 Oct 2014 59,957 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads look worn

Pass 23 Oct 2013 58,008 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f strut weeping

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 20 Oct 2012 55,854 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake disc inner surfaces corroded

front inner pads look worn

Pass 20 Oct 2012 55,854 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake disc inner surfaces corroded

front inner pads look worn

Pass 17 Nov 2011 52,610 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Nov 2011 52,610 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2010 48,066 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 44,616 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 44,616 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 27 Oct 2008 40,519 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 36,748 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 32,851 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 28,304 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 TOS is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GX02 TOS, 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 TOS registered?

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

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