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GF51 HKD

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,325 mi
Last recorded135,325 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 HKD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2018 135,325 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 132,443 miles

Oil Leak (rocker cover gasket)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 132,443 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/65/15 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/65/15 (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil Leak (rocker cover gasket)

Suspension fluid low

Pass 15 Mar 2016 128,116 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 122,743 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 116,426 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 108,894 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 101,296 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 23 Nov 2011 101,296 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 91,847 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 91,847 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 83,038 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Oct 2009 83,038 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 71,579 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 71,579 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 63,066 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 63,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 52,637 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 HKD is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 HKD, 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 HKD is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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