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GU51 HXX

2001 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

79,603 mi
Last recorded79,603 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 HXX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2012 79,603 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine cover loose

front number plate cracked

nearside rear light unit cracked

offside rear tyre depth low on outer edge

wiper blades smeary

Fail 2 Jul 2012 79,540 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine cover loose

front number plate cracked

nearside rear light unit cracked

offside rear tyre depth low on outer edge

wiper blades smeary

Pass 8 Jul 2011 71,354 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2011 71,352 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 26 May 2010 63,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyre depths low on edges

both rear tyre sidewalls cracking

corrosion on rear exhaust silencer joints

engine undertray fitted

front number plate damaged

nearside rear tyre depth low on outer edge

nearside wiper blade split

slight leak on power steering pipes

Pass 26 May 2010 63,057 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyre depths low on edges

both rear tyre sidewalls cracking

corrosion on rear exhaust silencer joints

engine undertray fitted

front number plate damaged

nearside rear tyre depth low on outer edge

nearside wiper blade split

slight leak on power steering pipes

Pass 1 Jun 2009 56,531 miles

unable to open nearside rear door

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion on rear exhaust silencer joints

nearside door mirror glass broken

nearside door mirror loose

Fail 1 Jun 2009 56,531 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

corrosion on rear exhaust silencer joints

nearside door mirror glass broken

nearside door mirror loose

unable to open nearside rear door

Pass 6 Jun 2008 50,589 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

engine undertray fitted

Fail 2 Jun 2008 50,536 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

engine undertray fitted

Pass 9 May 2007 40,059 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2006 31,894 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 HXX is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 HXX, 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 HXX registered?

GU51 HXX is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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The MOT history for GU51 HXX shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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