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GX52 EMF

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,053 mi
Last recorded167,053 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX52 EMF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 167,053 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both blades (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 165,986 miles

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 164,680 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 May 2018 164,680 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 May 2017 161,342 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2017 161,337 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking leaking at oil radiator (2.3.3b)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement calipersiezed (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 157,151 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 148,993 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 May 2014 141,526 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 131,972 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 May 2013 131,972 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2012 121,487 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 115,468 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 115,468 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 6 May 2010 107,178 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 107,131 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Oct 2009 102,758 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 102,758 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 91,020 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 91,020 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 71,356 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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GX52 EMF is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GX52 EMF, 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 GX52 EMF registered?

GX52 EMF is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 3 September 2002.

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