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GV51 UEO

2001 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2012
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

164,397 mi
Last recorded164,397 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 UEO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2011 164,397 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 164,396 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 159,820 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2010 159,820 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 151,328 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2009 151,328 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 136,176 miles

Offside number plate light lens cover missing - light still operative

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

Fail 29 Oct 2008 136,176 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine oil below minimum

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside number plate light lens cover missing - light still operative

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 118,847 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2007 118,847 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 May 2007 109,593 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 93,532 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

TEMPORARY REPAIR TO LEAK IN EXHAUST SYSTEM

Pass 31 May 2006 93,532 miles

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

TEMPORARY REPAIR TO LEAK IN EXHAUST SYSTEM

Fail 1 Dec 2005 82,445 miles

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 UEO is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 UEO, 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 UEO is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 7 December 2001.

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