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GU51 VSM

2001 Citroen C5

Purple Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,894 mi
Last recorded87,894 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2010
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 VSM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2010 87,894 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 71,367 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

n/s/f wiper blade is splitting

oil leak on the engine

Fail 12 Sep 2009 71,367 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/f wiper blade is splitting

oil leak on the engine

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

both front brake discs are worn,strongly advise replacememt.

front brake pads are getting low

Pass 12 Sep 2008 62,103 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 62,103 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 52,054 miles

noise on offside rear brake disc/pad

Pass 16 Sep 2006 43,169 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

near side wiper torn †

Pass 17 Sep 2005 33,712 miles

front pads look low †imbalance rear brakes

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 VSM is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Purple with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VSM, 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 VSM registered?

GU51 VSM is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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