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GU51 VSN

2001 Citroen C5

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

106,912 mi
Last recorded106,912 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 VSN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2014 106,912 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

damp round both rear suspension units

Fail 12 Nov 2014 106,912 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

damp round both rear suspension units

Pass 23 Oct 2013 105,118 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Oct 2013 105,118 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2012 103,124 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 103,047 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 100,176 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 100,176 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 97,484 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2010 97,484 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 93,542 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2009 93,541 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2008 87,827 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 76,960 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 62,842 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 62,842 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 VSN is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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

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