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GU51 VSD

2001 Citroen C5

Green Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

114,115 mi
Last recorded114,115 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 VSD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2014 114,115 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

advise front tyres worn on outer edge

advise front wiper blades

advise oil leak engine

Pass 14 Oct 2013 112,000 miles

ADVISE FRONT WIPER BLADES

Fail 14 Oct 2013 112,000 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

ADVISE FRONT WIPER BLADES

Pass 5 Oct 2012 109,299 miles

advise oil leek at engine

Fail 2 Oct 2012 109,282 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

advise oil leek at engine

Pass 1 Oct 2011 105,991 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Sep 2011 105,991 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 102,491 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 92,716 miles

LOUD NOISE FROM O/S/R BRAKE AREA

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

Fail 25 Nov 2009 92,716 miles

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

LOUD NOISE FROM O/S/R BRAKE AREA

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 85,608 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 76,054 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 64,888 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 52,183 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 VSD is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VSD, 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 VSD is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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