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GJ51 YOF

2001 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,785 mi
Last recorded72,785 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2007
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 YOF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2007 72,785 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in n/s/f anti rollbar link rod

Fail 2 Nov 2007 72,620 miles

Centre Front Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre is wearing on outer edge

slight fluid leak on n/s/f pipes

slight play in n/s/f anti rollbar link rod

Pass 26 Oct 2006 64,427 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 64,417 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 10 Nov 2005 57,234 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 YOF is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 YOF, 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 YOF registered?

GJ51 YOF is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 9 October 2001.

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