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GV51 OUJ

2001 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

87,388 mi
Last recorded87,388 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 87,388 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 82,944 miles

O/S front tyres wearing on edges

Rear 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)

Wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 3 Nov 2015 80,952 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Slight play in O/S steering rack joint

Fail 3 Nov 2015 80,952 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Slight play in O/S steering rack joint

Pass 14 Nov 2014 76,529 miles

Minor chips to windscreen

Rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 29 Nov 2013 74,155 miles

Rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 29 Nov 2013 74,155 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 10 Dec 2012 69,138 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear exhaust is in poor condition

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 64,708 miles

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

Both rear tyres sidewalls badly perished

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear brake discs in poor corroded condition

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Nov 2011 64,708 miles

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

Both rear tyres sidewalls badly perished

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear brake discs in poor corroded condition

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 59,239 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Both rear tyres perishing

Pass 12 Nov 2009 52,769 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 49,548 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 46,769 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 43,498 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 33,476 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 35,476 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and low on tread.

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge and loe on tread.

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 OUJ is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 OUJ, 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 OUJ registered?

GV51 OUJ is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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