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GF51 EYL

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

185,622 mi
Last recorded185,622 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 EYL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 185,622 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 181,321 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 181,321 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 176,025 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess pipe corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2022 176,011 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess pipe corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 171,930 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 171,908 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 169,741 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 78,273 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 78,273 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 72,634 miles

both rear tyres becoming worn on inner edges stepped tread

screw in n/s/f tyre on inner edge not repairable and not leaking

Pass 28 Oct 2016 69,097 miles

rear numberplate slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Oct 2015 63,006 miles

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

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

front number plate becoming deteriorated

Pass 22 Oct 2014 60,666 miles

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

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

front number plate slightly deterioated

Pass 24 Oct 2013 57,687 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 23 Oct 2013 57,656 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

o/s/r brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 26 Oct 2012 54,230 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 51,085 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 45,787 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 22 Oct 2009 43,164 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 39,378 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 37,027 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 34,029 miles

Coolant leak

all four tyres on edges down to 2mm

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 EYL is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 EYL, 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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GF51 EYL is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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