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GL51 MZP

2001 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,161 mi
Last recorded132,161 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 MZP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2016 132,161 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 123,509 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear tyres perished

rear wiper blade split

Pass 20 Jan 2015 123,509 miles

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

rear tyres perished

rear wiper blade split

Pass 27 Jan 2014 114,711 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 110,538 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 110,538 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 101,937 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 95,254 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 85,866 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 85,861 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 80,217 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 71,518 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 62,110 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 52,048 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 42,256 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 42,256 miles

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

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

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 MZP is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 MZP, 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 MZP registered?

GL51 MZP is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is GL51 MZP safe to buy?

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