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PG02 GXE

2002 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

182,787 mi
Last recorded182,787 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG02 GXE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2017 182,787 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings top mount (6.1.B.2)

Central Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings top mount (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking leg (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nail in o/s/r tyre

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch cover rubbing on wiring loom

Pass 3 Sep 2016 175,382 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 170,719 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 167,777 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 167,736 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 162,466 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 155,250 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 146,978 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 134,652 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 124,498 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 112,431 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 100,900 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 88,034 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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PG02 GXE is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PG02 GXE, 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 PG02 GXE registered?

PG02 GXE is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 16 August 2002.

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