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GU51 VTT

2001 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,042 mi
Last recorded125,042 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 VTT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2012 125,042 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 125,042 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 116,974 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 116,974 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s front wheel rim damaged

Pass 23 Mar 2010 107,947 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 97,535 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 28 Mar 2008 83,688 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 72,124 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 58,550 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 56,928 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 VTT is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VTT, 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 VTT registered?

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

Is GU51 VTT safe to buy?

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