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GF51 BFX

2001 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

132,131 mi
Last recorded132,131 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 BFX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 132,131 miles

front tyres getting close to wear indicators

Fail 20 Feb 2019 132,131 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

front tyres getting close to wear indicators

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 126,261 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2018 126,261 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 119,901 miles

Nearside Front slight misting from leg

Pass 25 Feb 2016 112,921 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 25 Feb 2016 112,921 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 106,532 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

dampness around offside rear pipe to suspension unit

Pass 22 Feb 2014 100,174 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)

n/s front brake has slight bind

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on inside edge

Fail 22 Feb 2014 100,174 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s front brake has slight bind

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 23 Feb 2013 95,096 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 90,050 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 26 Feb 2011 81,507 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 75,951 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 66,948 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 57,508 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 52,156 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 45,153 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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GF51 BFX is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GF51 BFX, 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 GF51 BFX registered?

GF51 BFX is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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