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GX02 UZZ

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2023
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

156,876 mi
Last recorded156,876 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX02 UZZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2022 156,876 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty Sticking when used (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Damage to rear light lens

Fail 7 Jan 2022 156,876 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect O/s & N/s beam pattern not readable (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch faulty Sticking when used (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Damage to rear light lens

Pass 8 Jan 2021 156,659 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 156,653 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 156,099 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 156,089 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 153,701 miles

Offside Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess slightly leaking (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 153,701 miles

Offside Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess slightly leaking (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 150,626 miles

Nearside Front Slight leakage o/s/f suspension unit recommend attention.

Offside Rear Slight leakage around suspension unit, recommend attention

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 147,158 miles

Rear exhaust outer casing in poor condition

Pass 5 Jan 2016 140,816 miles

rear exhaust outer casing slightly deteriorated

Fail 5 Jan 2016 140,815 miles

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

rear exhaust outer casing slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Jan 2015 136,868 miles

Both rear brake disc,s slightly corroded

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Fail 8 Jan 2014 133,007 miles

Both rear brake disc,s slightly scored and corroded

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Jan 2014 133,007 miles

Both rear brake disc,s slightly scored and corroded

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Jan 2013 128,640 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 122,272 miles

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

n/s rear disc corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2012 122,272 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

n/s rear disc corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2011 116,416 miles

Rear brake disc,s slightly worn and corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2011 116,415 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear brake disc,s slightly worn and corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2010 108,721 miles

Both rear brake disc,s slightly scored and worn

Nearside rear light lens slightly damaged

Fail 21 Jan 2010 108,721 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear disc,s slightly scored

Control rod off on engine near inlet manifold

Nearside rear light lens slightly damaged

Pass 19 Jan 2009 97,144 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 97,144 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 84,822 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 71,114 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 71,114 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 71,114 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 54,366 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 UZZ is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 UZZ, 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 UZZ is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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