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GF51 UNT

2001 Citroen C5

Black Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,085 mi
Last recorded61,085 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 UNT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2015 61,085 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 59,665 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 58,502 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2013 58,502 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2013 58,408 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside rear door not opening from inside vehicle

Pass 5 Sep 2012 56,833 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 55,566 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 53,824 miles

Both front wing repeaters slightly white.

Both rear suspension spheres corroded.

Drivers side front brake discs inner face badly corroded.

Passenger side rear door difficult to open.

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Slight chaffing on passenger side front handbrake cable slightly chaffed.

Slight play in both inner steering rack balls.

Pass 2 Jun 2009 51,069 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 47,693 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 10 Jun 2008 47,693 miles

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2007 43,360 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 39,827 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 34,670 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 UNT is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Black with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UNT, 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 UNT registered?

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

Is GF51 UNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF51 UNT shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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