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GU51 XNG

2001 Citroen C5

Green Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,507 mi
Last recorded97,507 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2011
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2011 97,507 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 97,454 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 93,371 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 88,586 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 81,347 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2007 81,305 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2006 73,870 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2005 66,901 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 XNG is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 XNG, 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

How do I check the history of GU51 XNG?

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What year was GU51 XNG registered?

GU51 XNG is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 4 September 2001.

Is GU51 XNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU51 XNG shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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