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GV51 UAU

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

111,336 mi
Last recorded111,336 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 UAU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2014 111,336 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Dec 2014 111,316 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2013 102,011 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres have slight cracking on tread

Pass 5 Dec 2012 93,863 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 83,975 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 69,184 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 30 Nov 2009 63,962 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

engine undertray fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2009 63,962 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

engine undertray fitted

Fail 5 Dec 2008 57,999 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyre depths getting low

nearside front tyre depth low on outer edge

Pass 5 Dec 2008 57,999 miles

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

both rear tyre depths getting low

nearside front tyre depth low on outer edge

Pass 5 Dec 2007 53,164 miles

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

engine undertray fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2006 45,587 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2005 37,400 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 UAU is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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