MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,894 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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)
noise on offside rear brake disc/pad
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 †
front pads look low †imbalance rear brakes
How Reliable is the Citroen C5?
Based on 931,868 MOT tests across 82,427 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is GU51 VSM safe to buy?
The MOT history for GU51 VSM shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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