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GL51 PYZ

2001 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,187 mi
Last recorded104,187 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 PYZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 104,187 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 94,514 miles

Offside Rear Suspension sphere has a minor leak

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 88,284 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Jun 2017 88,284 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Jun 2016 80,435 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 80,435 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 74,520 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 74,520 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 74,375 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 69,321 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 69,321 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fail 19 Jan 2012 66,022 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

fuel leak around fuel cooler area

nearside front brake pad wear indicator wire broken

nearside wiper blade torn

Pass 19 Jan 2012 66,022 miles

fuel leak around fuel cooler area

nearside front brake pad wear indicator wire broken

nearside wiper blade torn

Pass 16 Feb 2011 59,824 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 52,573 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 52,566 miles

Centre Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 47,846 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Dec 2007 43,425 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 38,707 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 35,897 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 PYZ is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PYZ, 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 PYZ registered?

GL51 PYZ is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 4 December 2001.

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