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GV51 LVW

2001 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

85,457 mi
Last recorded85,457 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 LVW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2013 85,457 miles

engine management on

Pass 29 Sep 2011 79,712 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 79,710 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 74,289 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 68,772 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 62,741 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 62,741 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 52,593 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 52,593 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 41,212 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 41,212 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Fail 15 Nov 2005 33,623 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Pass 15 Nov 2005 33,623 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 LVW is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 GV51 LVW, 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 LVW registered?

GV51 LVW is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 November 2001.

Is GV51 LVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV51 LVW shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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