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GL51 OMF

2001 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

106,619 mi
Last recorded106,619 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2011
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 OMF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2011 106,619 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2009 97,906 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Dec 2009 97,906 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Feb 2009 92,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 92,607 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 81,628 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 81,628 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 70,709 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 70,709 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2006 57,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

near side front seatbelt buckel cover missing

Pass 7 Mar 2006 57,411 miles

near side front seatbelt buckel cover missing

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 OMF is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OMF, 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

How do I check the history of GL51 OMF?

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What year was GL51 OMF registered?

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

Is GL51 OMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL51 OMF shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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