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GL51 ERV

2001 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

135,269 mi
Last recorded135,269 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 ERV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2014 135,269 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 127,087 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 113,993 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 99,704 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 84,741 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 66,018 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2009 66,018 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 61,660 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 56,327 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 47,934 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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GL51 ERV is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GL51 ERV, 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 GL51 ERV registered?

GL51 ERV is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is GL51 ERV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL51 ERV shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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