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GJ51 BZV

2001 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,703 mi
Last recorded79,703 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2009
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 BZV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2009 79,703 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2008 73,219 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 73,219 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 66,106 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 57,605 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Nov 2006 57,605 miles

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 50,598 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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GJ51 BZV is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 GJ51 BZV, 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 GJ51 BZV registered?

GJ51 BZV is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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The MOT history for GJ51 BZV shows 7 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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