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GU51 HLC

2001 Citroen C5

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,997 mi
Last recorded61,997 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 HLC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 1 Sep 2017 61,997 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 57,632 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 53,158 miles

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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 49,086 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 45,137 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 41,350 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 37,930 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 34,777 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 30,696 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 27,661 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 24,551 miles

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

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)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 21,257 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 18,343 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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GU51 HLC is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GU51 HLC, 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 GU51 HLC registered?

GU51 HLC is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 7 September 2001.

Is GU51 HLC safe to buy?

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