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GU51 XRS

2001 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,489 mi
Last recorded79,489 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 XRS
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2012 79,489 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front brake discs slightly scored

oil lek

rear tyres perishing

Pass 3 Oct 2012 79,489 miles

front brake discs slightly scored

oil lek

rear tyres perishing

Pass 29 Sep 2011 158,330 miles

hand brake cable slight wear to casings

oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2010 143,556 miles

brake discs slightly worn

slight oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2009 131,755 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 119,326 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 119,326 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

LONG TRAVEL PARK BRAKE.O/S TRACK ROD END SHIELD DISPLACED.MINOR GENERAL PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION.RACK WORN.BRAKES-BIND O/S/F-PADS CLOSE LIMIT F?-BALANCE POOR.

Pass 7 Nov 2007 108,931 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2007 108,652 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 96,579 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 96,579 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 78,422 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 XRS is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XRS, 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 XRS registered?

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

Is GU51 XRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU51 XRS shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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