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GV51 UDK

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

103,763 mi
Last recorded103,763 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 UDK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Dec 2013 103,763 miles

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

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

corrosion exhaust rear section

corrosion rear metal brake pipes

offside side repeater lens missing

oil leak

rear brake discs poor condition

Pass 13 Dec 2013 103,763 miles

corrosion exhaust rear section

corrosion rear metal brake pipes

offside side repeater lens missing

oil leak

rear brake discs poor condition

Pass 27 Nov 2012 99,841 miles

corrosion rear metal brake pipes

front and rear number plates deteriorated

offside front tyre worn/damaged

offside indicator side repeater lens missing

offside windscreen wiper deteriorated

rear brake discs poor condition

Fail 27 Nov 2012 99,841 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion rear metal brake pipes

front and rear number plates deteiorated

offside front tyre worn/damaged

offside indicator side repeater lens missing

offside windscreen wiper deteriorated

rear brake discs poor condition

Pass 14 Dec 2011 97,436 miles

both front tyres worn

both front wiper blades split

corrosion rear metal brake pipes

oil leak

rear brake discs poor condition

Fail 13 Dec 2011 97,436 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn

both front wiper blades split

corrosion rear metal brake pipes

oil leak

rear brake discs poor condition

Pass 15 Oct 2010 92,084 miles

REAR DISCS CORROADED BADLY

Fail 15 Oct 2010 92,084 miles

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

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

REAR DISCS CORROADED BADLY

Pass 10 Oct 2009 81,781 miles

FRONT DISCS LIPPED BADLY

NSF TYRE BOLD ON OUTER EDGE

REAR TYRES BADLY PERISHED(215/55/16)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 73,793 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Oct 2008 73,793 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2007 66,787 miles

nearside front wheel binding on slightly

Pass 16 Oct 2006 60,023 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 53,974 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 UDK is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 UDK, 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 UDK registered?

GV51 UDK is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 20 December 2001.

Is GV51 UDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV51 UDK shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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