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GW51 CMW

2001 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

102,714 mi
Last recorded102,714 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGW51 CMW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 102,714 miles

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))

Fail 2 Jun 2018 102,714 miles

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))

Fail 1 Feb 2018 101,559 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 88,894 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Slight brake bind from offside rear

Pass 30 Nov 2015 74,312 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2015 74,312 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 64,274 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 64,251 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 58,292 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 52,820 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 48,528 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2011 48,523 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 43,486 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 43,470 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 36,521 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 28,831 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 28,789 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 23,177 miles

There is a light deposit of oil around the O/S front suspension ram.

Pass 9 Oct 2006 19,547 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 15,938 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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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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