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GF51 OWV

2001 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

140,770 mi
Last recorded140,770 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 OWV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2016 140,770 miles

rear brake disc corroded

slight oil leak around engine area slight oil seepage from n/s/r suspension

Pass 22 Oct 2014 140,360 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 139,423 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Oct 2013 139,420 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre has cuts to sidewall

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 137,215 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2011 133,440 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 124,940 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2009 117,393 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 109,890 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 101,138 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 2 Nov 2006 92,041 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 83,776 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 83,681 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front struts weeping

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 OWV is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OWV, 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 OWV registered?

GF51 OWV is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 16 November 2001.

Is GF51 OWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF51 OWV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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