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GK51 XLX

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

96,569 mi
Last recorded96,569 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 XLX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2014 96,569 miles

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

o/s door mirror glass is slightly damaged

o/s/r tyre has a nail in tread

Fail 27 Sep 2014 96,569 miles

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

o/s door mirror glass is slightly damaged

o/s/r tyre has a nail in tread

Pass 14 Sep 2013 77,689 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2012 63,655 miles

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

o/s/f tyre has a nail in tread

Pass 15 Sep 2012 63,655 miles

o/s/f tyre has a nail in tread

Pass 11 Aug 2011 57,908 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 54,046 miles

Damage to front and rear bumpers

Fail 12 Aug 2010 54,046 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Damage to front and rear bumpers

Pass 4 Aug 2009 49,286 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2008 45,308 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 45,308 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 39,558 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 39,558 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 32,527 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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GK51 XLX 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 64.3%.

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 GK51 XLX, 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 GK51 XLX registered?

GK51 XLX is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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