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RE52 GMV

2002 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

141,960 mi
Last recorded141,960 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE52 GMV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 141,960 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2017 141,910 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 134,395 miles

Nearside Front suspension fliud return pipe broken

Fail 24 Sep 2016 134,395 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front suspension fliud return pipe broken

Pass 29 Sep 2015 126,581 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 126,528 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 120,099 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 19 Sep 2014 120,099 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 112,261 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 112,261 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 101,842 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 92,873 miles

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)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 92,873 miles

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)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 85,178 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 76,883 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 76,883 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 66,614 miles

rear boot/hatch and bumper damaged

Fail 24 Sep 2008 66,614 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

rear boot/hatch and bumper damaged

Pass 25 Sep 2007 59,101 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 51,923 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
Full Citroen C5 reliability report

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RE52 GMV is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RE52 GMV, 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 RE52 GMV registered?

RE52 GMV is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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