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MM51 GCX

2002 Citroen C5

Red Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

102,694 mi
Last recorded102,694 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM51 GCX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2013 102,694 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 102,694 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 95,552 miles

airbag warning light on dash

Fail 22 Feb 2012 95,552 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

airbag warning light on dash

Pass 2 Mar 2011 82,530 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 82,530 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2010 74,903 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 74,903 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 67,066 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 18 Feb 2009 67,066 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

engine management lamp on dash illuminated

Pass 28 Feb 2008 58,011 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 45,643 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 35,353 miles

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

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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MM51 GCX is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MM51 GCX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MM51 GCX?

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What year was MM51 GCX registered?

MM51 GCX is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 January 2002.

Is MM51 GCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MM51 GCX shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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