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GU51 OXL

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2011
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,192 mi
Last recorded89,192 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2010
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 OXL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2010 89,192 miles

front discs slightly worn

Fail 4 Aug 2010 85,410 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front discs slightly worn

Pass 19 Aug 2009 83,356 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2009 83,356 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 75,978 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2007 67,390 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 60,086 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 52,826 miles

both front suspension struts leaking slightly

engine oil leaking quite badly attention required

rear exhaust silencer leaking

suspect offside front hydraulic supply pipe leaking requires cleaning and re-inspecting

Pass 8 Aug 2005 52,275 miles

engine oil leaks

front brake discs corroded

front suspension struts leaking slightly

slight hydraulic leak at offside front pipe

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 OXL is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OXL, 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 OXL registered?

GU51 OXL is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 September 2001.

Is GU51 OXL safe to buy?

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