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GV51 GXJ

2001 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

56,218 mi
Last recorded56,218 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 GXJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2014 56,218 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 43,660 miles

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

offside front tyre outer edge worn

Fail 20 Feb 2013 43,652 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

offside front tyre outer edge worn

Pass 14 Jan 2012 36,296 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 34,126 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2011 34,126 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2010 26,079 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 26,079 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 21 May 2009 23,827 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded.

slight leak at rear suspension unit.

Pass 9 Jun 2008 22,648 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 21,661 miles

front brake imbalance.

Pass 21 Jun 2006 19,639 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 19,068 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 GXJ is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GXJ, 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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What year was GV51 GXJ registered?

GV51 GXJ is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 December 2001.

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