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GL51 FCC

2001 Citroen C5

Green Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,579 mi
Last recorded65,579 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 FCC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2011 65,579 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2011 65,578 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 612,008 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 56,940 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 52,225 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 47,777 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 42,039 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 41,999 miles

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

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

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)

spare tyre below 1.6mm

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 FCC is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Green with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 FCC, 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 FCC registered?

GL51 FCC is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 November 2001.

Is GL51 FCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL51 FCC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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