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GU51 HZF

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

151,240 mi
Last recorded151,240 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 HZF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2012 151,240 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Nov 2011 146,010 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 135,891 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 129,385 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 124,139 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2009 124,086 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both front seat belts slow to retract

clutch worn

dampness around both front shock absorbers

exhaust blow rear silencer

front number plate poor

front wiper blades poor

oil and gear box leaks

play nsf wheel bearing

Pass 27 Dec 2007 106,463 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 90,216 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 89,390 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 HZF is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HZF, 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 HZF registered?

GU51 HZF is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 20 September 2001.

Is GU51 HZF safe to buy?

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