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GF51 HFK

2001 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

40,757 mi
Last recorded40,757 miles
Recorded on14 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 HFK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2016 40,757 miles

Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 40,403 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 40,930 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear suspension pipes corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2013 39,321 miles

exhaust poor

n/s/f tyre poor

various pipes poor

Fail 11 Nov 2013 39,321 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

exhaust poor

n/s/f tyre poor

various pipes poor

Pass 5 Nov 2012 38,908 miles

exhaust very poor

n/s/r disc very poor

rear pipes very poor

Pass 7 Nov 2011 38,626 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2011 38,612 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f strut damp/ o/s/f tyre worn on edge/ varoius pipes

Pass 13 Nov 2010 38,585 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 38,046 miles

o/s/f strut damp rear ex box poor rear pads apear thin

Pass 8 Nov 2008 37,767 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 15,650 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 35,850 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 HFK is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HFK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GF51 HFK registered?

GF51 HFK is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 3 October 2001.

Is GF51 HFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF51 HFK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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