MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,714 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear exhaust heat shield loose
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Slight brake bind from offside rear
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges
offside front tyre worn on inner edge
undertray fitted
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges
offside front tyre worn on inner edge
undertray fitted
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
centre stoplight not working
rear tyres worn on both edges
suspension fluid low
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
High level stop lamp inoperative
N/S parking brake effort significantly lower than O/S
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
O/S/Front seat belt has 2 grommets fitted to 'catch' the tongue when not in use, but not affecting strength of webbing.
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
centre stop light not working
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS
Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
centre stop light not working
Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
O/S rear brake noisey
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
There is a light deposit of oil around the O/S front suspension ram.
How Reliable is the Citroen C5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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GW51 CMW is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 GW51 CMW, 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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GW51 CMW is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 19 October 2001.
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