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GD51 DGE

2001 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2011
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

144,801 mi
Last recorded144,801 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2010
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD51 DGE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2010 144,801 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 4 Feb 2010 124,218 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 124,218 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 108,071 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2009 90,823 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 86,848 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 97,729 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 82,516 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 74,229 miles

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

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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GD51 DGE is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2001 Citroen C5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 88,923 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 GD51 DGE, 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 25 years old, this Citroen C5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GD51 DGE registered?

GD51 DGE is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is GD51 DGE safe to buy?

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