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GY52 XBK

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

176,077 mi
Last recorded176,077 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY52 XBK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2013 176,077 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 176,075 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2013 175,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 168,847 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 168,847 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre on 3mm tread depth

Pass 31 Mar 2011 152,657 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 141,161 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 127,597 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 127,111 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

offside front tyre unevenly worn on inner edge. both front tyres between 3 and 4mm tread depth

unable to fully inspect rear seatbelts or seats due to load in vehicle

Fail 4 Feb 2008 106,838 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 106,838 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 85,622 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 85,622 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 12 Dec 2005 61,749 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 61,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

N/S/F tyre low

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 XBK is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 XBK, 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 XBK registered?

GY52 XBK is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 October 2002.

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