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GV51 OUS

2001 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

160,450 mi
Last recorded160,450 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 OUS
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2012 160,450 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 160,450 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 148,132 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 148,132 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 131,554 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 117,713 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 103,114 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 87,283 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 76,730 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 9 Nov 2006 76,730 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 21 Nov 2005 58,708 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 OUS is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel 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 OUS, 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 OUS registered?

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

Is GV51 OUS safe to buy?

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