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GV51 BEO

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

108,195 mi
Last recorded108,195 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 BEO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2012 108,195 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 93,020 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 75,817 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 62,977 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 55,474 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 22 Oct 2007 50,568 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 50,568 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 46,655 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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GV51 BEO is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GV51 BEO, 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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How do I check the history of GV51 BEO?

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What year was GV51 BEO registered?

GV51 BEO is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 10 December 2001.

Is GV51 BEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV51 BEO shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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