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GJ51 YNN

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,064 mi
Last recorded88,064 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 YNN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2017 88,064 miles

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

top engine covers fitted,underside shields fitted ,front inner and rear inner brake pads are not visable due to shields ,

Fail 16 Jan 2017 88,064 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

top engine covers fitted,underside shields fitted ,front inner and rear inner brake pads are not visable due to shields ,

Pass 15 Mar 2016 75,724 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

driver door stiff to open from inside

near side rear tyre perishing

Pass 20 Feb 2015 72,466 miles

all steering and suspension components has light corrosion

brake servo has light corrosion

fuel tank straps corroded

n/s o/s front side repeters has slight disscouler

n/s o/s rear metal brake pipes has light corrosion

n/s o/s rear tyres perashing

n/s/f tyre has light perashing

n/s/r brake ferruel corroded

rear centre brake light not working

Pass 19 Feb 2014 69,590 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all steering and suspension components corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

rear tyres perishing

Pass 21 Feb 2013 67,065 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre hi level brake light not working

offside rear brake pipe corroded

various hydraulic suspension / brake pipes corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2012 63,030 miles

advise high level stop light not working

Fail 17 Feb 2012 63,010 miles

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

advise high level stop light not working

Pass 17 Feb 2011 61,458 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

oil level low

Pass 18 Feb 2010 59,707 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 58,558 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 56,235 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 53,359 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 48,938 miles

advise emissions bit high

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 YNN is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YNN, 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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GJ51 YNN is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 18 December 2001.

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