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GU51 XMF

2001 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

109,692 mi
Last recorded109,692 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 XMF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2013 109,692 miles

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)

fluide on offside front caliper but no leak

offside rear tyre very badly perished

Fail 10 Dec 2013 109,692 miles

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

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

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

fluide on offside front caliper but no leak

offside rear tyre very badly perished

Pass 15 Oct 2012 106,785 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

rear silencer det

Fail 15 Oct 2012 106,785 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

rear silencer det

Pass 17 Oct 2011 99,779 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 90,634 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 90,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 83,804 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight binding to n/s/f brake

Pass 8 Oct 2008 78,426 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 78,403 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 72,143 miles

off side front tyre edges wearing and getting close to legal limits

Pass 4 Oct 2006 58,891 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2005 47,143 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front number plate damaged

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 XMF is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XMF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU51 XMF registered?

GU51 XMF is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 September 2001.

Is GU51 XMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU51 XMF shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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