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GL51 FBK

2001 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 FBK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2013

exhaust tailpipe corroded

intermittent ABS warning lamp fault

offside front, nearside front and nearside rear tyres wearing near limit

Pass 29 Aug 2012 131,532 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 131,058 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 26 May 2010 123,996 miles

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

Offside Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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 May 2009 117,752 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 109,950 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 101,347 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 101,299 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside 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 18 May 2006 87,619 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 87,618 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 FBK is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FBK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GL51 FBK registered?

GL51 FBK is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 3 November 2001.

Is GL51 FBK safe to buy?

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