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GU51 JAO

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

106,958 mi
Last recorded106,958 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2009
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 JAO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2009 106,958 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

cracks in front screen

Pass 24 Jan 2009 106,958 miles

Oil leak

cracks in front screen

Pass 8 Dec 2007 99,801 miles

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

brake fluid level low

chipped windscreen

large undertrays fitted making inspection difficult

nearside front suspension strut damp

sills covered by body kit making inspection difficult

Fail 8 Dec 2007 99,801 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

brake fluid level low

chipped windscreen

large undertrays fitted making inspection difficult

nearside front suspension strut damp

sills covered by body kit making inspection difficult

Pass 11 Dec 2006 92,551 miles

Oil leak

o/s/r reverse light not working

r/o/s tyre getting low

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 29 Nov 2005 85,007 miles

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Fail 29 Nov 2005 85,007 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

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 JAO is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 JAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GU51 JAO?

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What year was GU51 JAO registered?

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

Is GU51 JAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU51 JAO shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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