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GU51 VUO

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

106,739 mi
Last recorded106,739 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 VUO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2015 106,739 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2014 98,299 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2013 91,994 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 84,659 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 78,666 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 73,666 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 71,668 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 71,668 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 69,993 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 65,307 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

fuel tank damp

Pass 15 Jun 2006 47,866 miles

all four tyres close to legal limit of 1.6 mm advise change soon

Fail 15 Jun 2006 47,866 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all four tyres close to legal limit of 1.6 mm advise change soon

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 VUO is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 VUO, 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 VUO registered?

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

Is GU51 VUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU51 VUO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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