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GX52 LLA

2002 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

165,951 mi
Last recorded165,951 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 165,951 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 165,945 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 164,072 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 160,158 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2018 160,158 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2017 153,890 miles

Engine covers fitted and vehicle under trays fitted.

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Sep 2016 146,664 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at limit of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at limit of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Sep 2016 146,640 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement caliper touching wheel when brakes applied (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at limit of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at limit of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 134,795 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 128,450 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Mar 2013 124,273 miles

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

sidewall slight damage

Pass 18 Mar 2013 124,273 miles

sidewall slight damage

Fail 23 Mar 2012 114,352 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 114,352 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 99,597 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 99,597 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 95,621 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 95,620 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s front tyres side wall slight worn

Pass 24 Mar 2009 90,048 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 90,044 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 83,742 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 73,724 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 73,724 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 73,521 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2005 37,279 miles

nearside rear tyre tread is on the legal limit of 1.5mm

offside rear brake disc outer face corroded,brake overhaul required

remaining three tyre treads on 2mm

Fail 8 Sep 2005 37,279 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

nearside rear tyre tread is on the legal limit of 1.5mm

offside rear brake disc outer face corroded,brake overhaul required

remaining three tyre treads on 2mm

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 LLA is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 LLA, 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 LLA registered?

GX52 LLA is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 10 September 2002.

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