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GV51 UAJ

2001 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

167,276 mi
Last recorded167,276 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2015 167,276 miles

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

OIL LEAK

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 26 Oct 2015 167,275 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

OIL LEAK

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 161,386 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2013

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Oct 2013
Fail 22 Oct 2012 131,203 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 131,203 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 113,327 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 113,327 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 99,702 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 99,702 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 91,488 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2009 91,488 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 79,701 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2007 60,427 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2007 60,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 50,792 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 39,938 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 UAJ is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 UAJ, 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 UAJ registered?

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

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