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GF51 BYW

2001 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

106,610 mi
Last recorded106,610 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 BYW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 106,610 miles

Offside headlight aim on lower limit, adjuster faulty.

Fail 14 Mar 2017 106,610 miles

Emissions not tested unable to insert smoke detector. broken silencer. (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer broken at joint. (7.1.2)

Offside headlight aim on lower limit, adjuster faulty.

Pass 10 Mar 2016 100,078 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 100,078 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated upper border. (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2015 91,843 miles

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

both front suspension legs starting to leak.

o/s headlamp aim on lower limit. adjuster faulty.

Pass 16 Mar 2015 91,843 miles

both front suspension legs starting to leak.

o/s headlamp aim on lower limit. adjuster faulty.

Pass 1 Apr 2014 83,053 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s headlamp aim on lower limit, adjuster appears faulty.

Fail 1 Apr 2014 83,053 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

o/s headlamp aim on lower limit, adjuster appears faulty.

Pass 2 Apr 2013 76,642 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 76,638 miles

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 70,179 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 70,178 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 67,455 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 72,464 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 48,642 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 41,009 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 34,689 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 30,611 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 24,498 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 BYW is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 GF51 BYW, 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 BYW registered?

GF51 BYW is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 19 October 2001.

Is GF51 BYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF51 BYW shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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