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PL02 GPU

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

119,855 mi
Last recorded119,855 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL02 GPU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2014 119,855 miles

oil leak, due to oil leak unable to check components properly-o/s/f tyre worn low-front brake discs corroded-slight judder at front brakes-rear registration plate slightly faded-both front track rod end rubber boots slightly perished

Pass 2 Aug 2013 115,772 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 115,772 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 104,755 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r brake binding slightly intercooler coverd in oil o/s inner wheel arch loose at front

Fail 16 Jul 2012 104,755 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r brake binding slightly intercooler coverd in oil o/s inner wheel arch loose at front

Fail 29 Jul 2011 98,687 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

damp around o/s/r sphere

Pass 29 Jul 2011 98,687 miles

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

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

damp around o/s/r sphere

Fail 29 Jul 2010 93,606 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/r sphere slightly damp o/s/ o/s/r spear slightly damp o/s/r tyre worn on outer

Pass 29 Jul 2010 93,606 miles

o/s/r sphere slightly damp o/s/ o/s/r spear slightly damp o/s/r tyre worn on outer

Pass 31 Jul 2009 87,284 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 87,284 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

seseo/s/f inner wh2eel arch loo7

Fail 29 Jul 2008 80,290 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/r/tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 29 Jul 2008 80,290 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r/tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 27 Jul 2007 72,039 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 72,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2006 59,813 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 59,816 miles

Nearside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

nail in tyre

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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PL02 GPU is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 PL02 GPU, 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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PL02 GPU is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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