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GL51 RXR

2001 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

108,002 mi
Last recorded108,002 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 RXR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2011 108,002 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 198,002 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 93,747 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 93,747 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 79,304 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 66,671 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 66,671 miles

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

cut on offside front tyre.

Pass 7 Dec 2007 53,612 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

both rear brake calipers close to brake discs.needs , further investigation.

clicking noise from inside steering column.

cut on offside front tyre outer wall.

Fail 4 Dec 2007 53,611 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

both rear brake calipers close to brake discs.needs , further investigation.

cut on offside front tyre outer wall.

Pass 1 Nov 2006 38,758 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 31,073 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 RXR is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RXR, 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 RXR registered?

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

Is GL51 RXR safe to buy?

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