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GV51 MFZ

2001 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,418 mi
Last recorded62,418 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2011 62,418 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

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

n/s rear door won't open from inside or outside

not able to check all brake,fuel or suspension pipes

rear brake discs slightly scored

Pass 18 Jan 2011 61,902 miles

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

n/s/r door will not open

Fail 11 Jan 2011 61,902 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r door will not open

Pass 25 Jul 2008 61,805 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 25 Jul 2008 61,805 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 18 Jul 2007 60,189 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 60,189 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 55,315 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 47,331 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW AND BRAKE DISCS LIPED

NEAR SIDE FRONT SHOCKER DAMP

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

REAR EXHAUST BOX OUTER CASING CORRODED

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 MFZ is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 GV51 MFZ, 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 MFZ registered?

GV51 MFZ is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 December 2001.

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