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GU51 UAJ

2001 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

123,907 mi
Last recorded123,907 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 UAJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 123,907 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres cracked and perished

minor windscreen damage

Fail 13 Jun 2018 123,907 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres cracked and perished

minor windscreen damage

Pass 10 Jul 2017 123,154 miles

both rear tyres cracked and perished

windscreen damage behind interior mirror

Pass 20 Apr 2015 122,516 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres cracked and perished (no cords visible)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 121,794 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 121,790 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 115,305 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 115,297 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 107,962 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 107,962 miles

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

Nearside front hydraulic damper return pipe slightly perished

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 98,096 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2009 98,096 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 2 Sep 2008 85,983 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 85,983 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2007 72,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 72,721 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 60,663 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 UAJ is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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