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GU51 HHA

2001 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

131,059 mi
Last recorded131,059 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 HHA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 131,059 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 122,037 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 11 Jan 2016 122,036 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint outer (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 115,557 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension bellows repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jan 2015 115,555 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension bellows repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 111,214 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

High Level Brake Light Not Working

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Dec 2013 111,213 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

High Level Brake Light Not Working

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Dec 2012 104,566 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres wearing on inner edge

high level brake lamp inop no wires visible

o/s front wing damaged no sharp edges

o/s front wiper blade det

Pass 12 Dec 2012 104,566 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

high level brake lamp inop no wires visible

o/s front wing damaged no sharp edges

o/s front wiper blade det

Pass 14 Dec 2011 97,469 miles

rear brake discs slightly pitted

plastic sill covers fitted

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 88,589 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs slightly worn

front tyres wearing on inner edge

high level brake lamp inop no wires visible

n/s rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 12 Jan 2010 82,290 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front tyres wearing on inner edge

high level brake lamp inop no wires visible

o/s front sidelamp inop

Pass 13 Dec 2008 71,851 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2008 71,851 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 63,881 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front number plate cracked

Fail 19 Dec 2007 63,881 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 27 Nov 2006 55,581 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
Full Citroen C5 reliability report

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GU51 HHA is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GU51 HHA, 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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GU51 HHA is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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