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GJ51 WXM

2001 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,006 mi
Last recorded166,006 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2021
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 WXM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2021 166,006 miles

Nearside Front Suspension unit leaking front suspension leg (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195 65 15H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195 65 15H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Engine started to over heat

Pass 26 May 2020 164,068 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195 65 15H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195 65 15H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2019 160,976 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear suspension pipes corroded

Fail 28 May 2019 160,893 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear suspension pipes corroded

Pass 22 May 2018 157,188 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 157,188 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 153,764 miles

engine warning light on

Pass 1 Jun 2016 150,137 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 146,805 miles

Oil leak

offside front seat belt in poor condition

Pass 16 May 2014 141,137 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 131,494 miles

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

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

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

engine warning light on

Pass 13 May 2013 131,494 miles

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)

engine warning light on

Pass 23 May 2012 122,068 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 112,271 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 12,269 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 99,946 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 91,563 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 83,953 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 72,701 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 63,540 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 WXM is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 GJ51 WXM, 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 WXM registered?

GJ51 WXM is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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