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GF51 HDC

2001 Citroen C5

Red Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,826 mi
Last recorded78,826 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2009
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 HDC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2009 78,826 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 78,799 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 72,873 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 61,098 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 61,090 miles

Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 47,513 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 HDC is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HDC, 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 HDC registered?

GF51 HDC is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 October 2001.

Is GF51 HDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF51 HDC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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