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GF51 HCK

2001 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2016
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

88,039 mi
Last recorded88,039 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 HCK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2015 88,039 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 87,159 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 86,411 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 86,411 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Fail 26 Nov 2013 84,396 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 84,396 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 81,874 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 78,974 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 78,974 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2011 77,485 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 77,485 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 17 May 2010 73,899 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2010 73,899 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 69,744 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 69,734 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2008 65,308 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 61,072 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 48,568 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 35,266 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 HCK is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol 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 HCK, 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 HCK registered?

GF51 HCK is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 23 October 2001.

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