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GU51 XOJ

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,371 mi
Last recorded91,371 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2009
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2009 91,371 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 91,371 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear fluid suspension unit damp but no obvious leaks

Pass 4 Feb 2008 81,868 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

slight leak on n/s front shock absorber

slight leak on n/s rear suspention shere

Pass 8 Feb 2007 74,730 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 64,508 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 XOJ is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 XOJ, 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 XOJ registered?

GU51 XOJ is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 17 September 2001.

Is GU51 XOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU51 XOJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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