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GL51 FBG

2001 Citroen C5

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,181 mi
Last recorded78,181 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 FBG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2014 78,181 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jun 2014 78,181 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 73,766 miles

Centre Exhaust (Catalytic Converter) In Very Poor Condition, Pipe Cracked Two Thirds Of The Way Round & Should Be Replaced

NSF Tyre Approaching The Tread Depth Limit

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

OSR Brake Disc Slightly Corroded & Pitted

Rear Exhaust Silencer Deteriorated / Corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 70,525 miles

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

OSR Brake Binding Slightly

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

Rear Exhaust Slightly Corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 67,258 miles

Rear Exhaust Silencer Corroded & The Outer Skin Is Coming Away

Rear Number Plate Slightly Deteriorated

Fail 17 Mar 2011 67,258 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust Silencer Corroded & The Outer Skin Is Coming Away

Rear Number Plate Slightly Deteriorated

Pass 18 Mar 2010 62,714 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2010 62,057 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2009 54,481 miles

front brake pads half worn

slight misting of oil to n/s/f shock absorber

Pass 22 Dec 2008 53,333 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 46,913 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 38,309 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 FBG is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FBG, 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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GL51 FBG is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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