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GF51 DHJ

2001 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

174,066 mi
Last recorded174,066 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2014 174,066 miles

Oil leak

effidence of leak off side suspention fluid

Fail 15 Oct 2014 174,010 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

effidence of leak off side suspention fluid

Pass 21 Oct 2013 166,438 miles

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

Offside front brake slightly binding

Fail 21 Oct 2013 166,438 miles

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

Offside front brake slightly binding

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 157,364 miles

Light misting both front suspension units

Rear exhaust support bracket insecure

SRS warning light not working

Fail 27 Oct 2012 157,364 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Light misting both front suspension units

Rear exhaust support bracket insecure

SRS warning light not working

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Aug 2011 140,707 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 132,240 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 129,955 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 120,175 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 120,171 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2006 90,417 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 70,556 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 DHJ is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GF51 DHJ registered?

GF51 DHJ is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 5 October 2001.

Is GF51 DHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF51 DHJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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