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GV51 LXK

2001 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

63,165 mi
Last recorded63,165 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 LXK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2013 63,165 miles

EML light on

PAS hoses from resevoir damp / oil evident around pump area / shieldings fitted over resevoir and undershield fitted restricting views

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing heavily on edges o/s/f tyre worn at limit

front brake pads wearing low monitor

n/s/f shock absorber damp

oil and coolant levels low

rear exhaust box and clamp heavily corroded

recommend tracking

Fail 13 Jan 2012 58,286 miles

EML light on

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

anti pollution fault message

oil leaks / shieldings fitted restricting view

rear exhaust clamp heavily corroded / has minor leak

Pass 13 Jan 2012 58,286 miles

EML light on

anti pollution fault message

oil leaks / shieldings fitted restricting view

rear exhaust clamp heavily corroded / has minor leak

Pass 29 Dec 2010 54,707 miles

Engine management lamp on

Fail 29 Dec 2010 54,707 miles

Engine management lamp on

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 51,994 miles

Dashboard shows fault in auto gearbox and service overdue

Seepage of suspension/steering fluid around reservoir. No leak visible during test.

Pass 30 Dec 2008 48,701 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight weep from PAS resiviour

Pass 7 Jan 2008 45,633 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Dec 2007 45,568 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 38,715 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear wiper blade split

various small stonechips and scratches to swept area of windscreen

Pass 16 Dec 2005 30,441 miles

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

signs of slight leak n/s/r suspension unit

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 LXK is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 LXK, 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 LXK registered?

GV51 LXK is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 12 December 2001.

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