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GF51 HFJ

2001 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,084 mi
Last recorded134,084 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 HFJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 134,084 miles

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

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2017 134,084 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

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

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 131,800 miles

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated both sides (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 129,011 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated both sides (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 123,096 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 117,007 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 117,003 miles

Centre Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

fluid leak from engine area

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge to 2mm

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 26 Sep 2012 109,963 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leaking from intercooler area

Fail 26 Sep 2012 109,963 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leaking from intercooler area

Pass 28 Sep 2011 101,933 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 101,930 miles

Centre Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 95,647 miles

Front Nom plate noteably deteriating.

Pass 9 Sep 2009 86,444 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front number plate noteably deteriating.

Slight weep of grease from N/S outer CV gaiter.

Pass 17 Sep 2008 73,874 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 63,780 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 54,492 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 HFJ is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HFJ, 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 HFJ registered?

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

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