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GU51 HNE

2001 Citroen C5

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

44,003 mi
Last recorded44,003 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 44,003 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 43,740 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 43,740 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 43,479 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished but no chords visible

Pass 6 Aug 2015 42,917 miles

Nsf steering arm has slight play

Nsf tyre perished

Fail 6 Aug 2015 42,913 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nsf steering arm has slight play

Nsf tyre perished

Pass 18 Aug 2014 41,869 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 40,347 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 38,100 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2012 38,100 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 35,532 miles

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

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

Rea offside brake has some rubbing.

Pass 7 Sep 2010 32,841 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 32,841 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Sep 2009

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 27,561 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 24,447 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

chip in windscreen outside swept area

Pass 24 Aug 2006 21,520 miles

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

Slight play in steering column

Slight unballance to rear brakes (O/S low)

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 HNE is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HNE, 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 HNE registered?

GU51 HNE is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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The MOT history for GU51 HNE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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