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GL51 RWF

2001 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

255,684 mi
Last recorded255,684 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2015 255,684 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

1. Rear tyres wearing low on inside edge. 2. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 3. Front brake discs starting to corrode. 4. Nearside front brake pads worn to legal limits.

5. Slight wear in offside of steering rack.

Pass 14 Mar 2014 248,139 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 248,130 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 242,244 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Feb 2013 242,244 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2012 234,972 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 234,725 miles

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

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 229,777 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 229,777 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 221,883 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 221,883 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 210,906 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 196,839 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 196,839 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 181,533 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 144,071 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 RWF is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 RWF, 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 RWF registered?

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

Is GL51 RWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL51 RWF shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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