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GL51 MYN

2001 Citroen C5

Purple Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

142,552 mi
Last recorded142,552 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 MYN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2012 142,552 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)

Fail 1 Nov 2012 141,947 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside 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)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2011 132,848 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 119,271 miles

rear silencer corroded,nearside rear tyre showing signs of wear.

Pass 4 Nov 2009 107,878 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 94,118 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 81,087 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 81,087 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 64,288 miles

Offside 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 MYN is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Purple with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MYN, 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 MYN registered?

GL51 MYN is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is GL51 MYN safe to buy?

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