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GF51 NPC

2001 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

219,307 mi
Last recorded219,307 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2013 219,307 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 211,971 miles

Oil leak

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management lamp on

Pass 26 Oct 2012 211,971 miles

Oil leak

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

engine management lamp on

Pass 7 Nov 2011 203,375 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 203,375 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 194,400 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 194,335 miles

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

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

both rear hyraulic suspension fluid pipes are corroding

both side repeaters showing slightly white

n/s/f anti-roll bar link rod bush gaitors perished / deteriorated

n/s/r suspension rubber bump stop missing

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract

o/s/r indicator showing slightly white

o/s/r suspension rubber bump stop perished

rear exhaust joint corroded and has minor leak of exhaust gas

Pass 23 Oct 2009 124,473 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

front discs slight lip

o/s/f seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 29 Oct 2008 106,395 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 88,550 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 73,429 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 51,274 miles

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

all tyres showing wear

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 NPC is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 NPC, 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 NPC registered?

GF51 NPC is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 October 2001.

Is GF51 NPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF51 NPC shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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