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GJ51 YNE

2001 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

157,356 mi
Last recorded157,356 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 YNE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2012 157,356 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 146,640 miles

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 20 Jan 2011 146,054 miles

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

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 18 Jan 2010 132,487 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 132,487 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 116,243 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 103,075 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 20 Dec 2007 103,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 90,660 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 90,660 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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 YNE is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YNE, 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 YNE registered?

GJ51 YNE is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 10 October 2001.

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