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GF51 BGE

2001 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

139,597 mi
Last recorded139,597 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 BGE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2017 139,597 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 135,236 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 133,521 miles

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

NSF suspension unit moist

NSf mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2014 128,302 miles

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 122,864 miles

NSF mirror cracked

OSF mirror body cracked

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

blades smear slightly

misting of oil on rear suspension diversion block

Pass 23 Jul 2012 111,151 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 21 Jul 2012 111,149 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 Jul 2011 92,860 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 74,307 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 74,307 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 64,332 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 64,330 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Steering column damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Centre Rear Brake valve has an excessive discharge of oil (3.6.E.1) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front 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 22 Jul 2008 54,731 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 54,711 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Centre Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) DANGEROUS

scraping noise from nearside rear calipher area. outer nearside rear brake pad appears in good condition,cannot see inner brake pad in situ.

Fail 16 Jul 2007 45,889 miles

Centre Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 45,889 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 37,231 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 BGE is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BGE, 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 BGE registered?

GF51 BGE is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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