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GF51 NCV

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,110 mi
Last recorded169,110 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 NCV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 169,110 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear both tyres slight wear getting down

Fail 26 Oct 2018 169,084 miles

Offside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear both tyres slight wear getting down

Pass 6 Nov 2017 164,836 miles

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

centre 'stop lamp' inoperative

Fail 6 Nov 2017 164,833 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part insecure (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

centre 'stop lamp' inoperative

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak ()

o/s front brakes weaker

Pass 7 Nov 2016 163,733 miles

centre stop lamp inoperative

headlamps emit slightly unclear beams

nearside mirror broken

slight imbalance of front brakes

slight imbalance of rear bakes

Fail 7 Nov 2016 163,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

centre stop lamp inoperative

headlamps emit slightly unclear beams

nearside mirror broken

slight imbalance of front brakes

slight imbalance of rear bakes

Pass 7 Nov 2015 162,462 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 161,454 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s wiper blade slightly torn

o/s front brake binding slightly

rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2014 161,452 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s wiper blade slightly torn

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2013 159,615 miles

engine area oily underneath - signs of L H M fluid leaking

exhaust deteriorating

front suspension lower wishbone rear mountings deteriorating

Fail 4 Nov 2013 159,614 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

engine area oily underneath - signs of L H M fluid leaking

exhaust deteriorating

front suspension lower wishbone rear mountings deteriorating

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 2 Nov 2012 157,523 miles

1 no. plate light lens missing

both front suspension lower wishbone rear mountings deteriorating / torn

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 1 Nov 2012 157,522 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

1 no. plate light lens missing

both front suspension lower wishbone rear mountings deteriorating / torn

exhaust deteriorated

nearside front brake binding

Pass 4 Nov 2011 150,845 miles

fuel tank strap in poor condition

no smoke detected

Pass 30 Oct 2010 120,620 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 134,075 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 122,349 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 122,346 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 109,688 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 95,246 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 81,334 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 NCV is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 NCV, 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 NCV is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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