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PX52 GUF

2002 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

121,177 mi
Last recorded121,177 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX52 GUF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2016 121,177 miles

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 28 Sep 2016 121,124 miles

Fuel system component leaking engine bay (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension leaking suspension cylinder rubber boot damaged (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension leaking suspension cylinder rubber boot damaged (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 117,385 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Oct 2014 117,380 miles

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2013 112,914 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 3 Oct 2012 108,908 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

offside rear outer brake pad only using part of the brake disc

Fail 3 Oct 2012 108,908 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

offside rear outer brake pad only using part of the brake disc

Fail 25 Oct 2011 105,880 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 105,880 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 102,450 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 97,723 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 97,723 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 91,237 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 85,486 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 74,213 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 61,215 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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PX52 GUF is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc 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 PX52 GUF, 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 PX52 GUF registered?

PX52 GUF is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 21 September 2002.

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