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GU51 VUJ

2001 Citroen C5

Green Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,852 mi
Last recorded74,852 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2014 74,852 miles

Nearside Outer Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 74,852 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 71,939 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 68,919 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 68,919 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 64,874 miles

brake fluid level slightly low

dampness around o/s/f brake caliper but unable to confirm leak?

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm, lower on outer edge [195/65/15h]

o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

oil level close to minimum

rear brake pads overhanging discs + moving slightly inside caliper?

unable to check n/s/r seatbelt due to childseat

unable to check various parts of vehicle due to covers

Pass 8 Mar 2010 59,006 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to split on tread close to puncture repair

unable to check parts of vehicle properly due to covers

unable to check rear seatbelts properly due to childseats

Pass 4 Mar 2009 53,496 miles

slight play in n/s/f anti-roll bar link rod

slight split+blow on cat

unable to check parts of underside properly due to covers

unable to check rear seatbelts properly due to childseats

Pass 1 Mar 2008 48,002 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 41,634 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 33,038 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 33,038 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 VUJ is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VUJ, 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 VUJ registered?

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

Is GU51 VUJ safe to buy?

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