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GF51 EXH

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

83,479 mi
Last recorded83,479 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 EXH
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 83,479 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 83,479 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust corroded rubbing on suspension arm

Pass 17 Nov 2016 79,128 miles

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

Rear outer silencer corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2016 79,127 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear outer silencer corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2015 73,903 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 73,889 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 68,677 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 68,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 61,873 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 61,858 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 57,131 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 52,108 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 11 Nov 2010 46,573 miles

Front brake discs heavily worn

Pass 13 Nov 2009 43,322 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 39,571 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 37,298 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 34,278 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 32,098 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 EXH is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 EXH, 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 EXH registered?

GF51 EXH is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 19 November 2001.

Is GF51 EXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF51 EXH shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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