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GY52 ETJ

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

171,000 mi
Last recorded171,000 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY52 ETJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2016 171,000 miles

Child seat fitted to centre rear seat

Front number plate damaged

Nearside front brake pad sensor wire broken

Offside front handbrake cable outer casing split

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2016 170,995 miles

Fuel system component leaking around fuel filter housing (7.2.3)

Child seat fitted to centre rear seat

Front number plate damaged

Nearside front brake pad sensor wire broken

Offside front handbrake cable outer casing split

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 17 Jan 2015 166,626 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 166,626 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 18 Jan 2014 160,090 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 134,367 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 105,051 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 71,790 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2010 71,238 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 52,812 miles

ADVISE N/S and O/S headlamp lenses fogging slightly

Pass 1 Dec 2008 48,794 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2008 48,794 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 436,789 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges they are legal

Pass 20 Nov 2006 34,798 miles

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)

Fail 20 Nov 2006 34,798 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 15 Nov 2005 27,464 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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GY52 ETJ is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GY52 ETJ, 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 GY52 ETJ registered?

GY52 ETJ is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 December 2002.

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