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GL51 OLN

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

189,222 mi
Last recorded189,222 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2009
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 OLN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 11 Dec 2009 189,222 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

osf inner steering arm slight movement

osr tyre outtershoulder slightly worn

Pass 18 Oct 2008 155,679 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 108,969 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 62,850 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 OLN is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OLN, 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 OLN registered?

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

Is GL51 OLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL51 OLN shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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