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GV51 MHY

2001 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

75,548 mi
Last recorded75,548 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 MHY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2022 75,548 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 69,922 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 69,922 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 62,714 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 49,424 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 1 Oct 2019 49,424 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 32,685 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 32,685 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 32,255 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 31,844 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 31,099 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 30,799 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 29,594 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front struts slightly damp

Fail 17 Dec 2013 29,594 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front struts damp

Pass 17 Dec 2012 28,674 miles

both rear tyres worn low on edges

Pass 14 Dec 2011 26,047 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 24,041 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 22,692 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 20,755 miles

both rear tyres worn low on outer edges

Pass 13 Dec 2007 19,000 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 17,531 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 MHY is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MHY, 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 MHY registered?

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

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