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GL51 SVY

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

255,603 mi
Last recorded255,603 miles
Recorded on15 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2015 255,603 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 235,803 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 235,800 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 214,888 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 192,891 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 85,007 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 77,494 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 77,218 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 69,779 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 63,888 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 54,516 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 44,013 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 SVY is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 SVY, 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 SVY?

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What year was GL51 SVY registered?

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

Is GL51 SVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL51 SVY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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