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YR52 GKU

2002 Citroen C5

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

138,540 mi
Last recorded138,540 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR52 GKU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2015 138,540 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 138,540 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 132,874 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 132,873 miles

Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 127,963 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO N/S/R rear seat, unable to fully inspect beltd.

N/S NUMBER plate light slightly dim

REAR SUSPENSION Creaks

Pass 28 Feb 2012 123,455 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 123,449 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 119,005 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 119,005 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2010 109,312 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 109,312 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 102,214 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2009 102,144 miles

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

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 7 Dec 2007 92,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 92,089 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 74,883 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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YR52 GKU is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 YR52 GKU, 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 YR52 GKU registered?

YR52 GKU is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 17 October 2002.

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