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GX51 FVE

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

92,611 mi
Last recorded92,611 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 FVE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2016 92,611 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 20 Feb 2015 78,913 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front wipers splitting

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 20 Feb 2015 78,913 miles

front wipers splitting

o/s/f tyre perished

Fail 7 Apr 2014 76,098 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 76,098 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 67,705 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 67,705 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 59,331 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 59,331 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

air bag warning lamp on, this will be an mot failure item in near future (spring 2012).

rear suspension valve v. damp but no visible leak, further investigation required.

Pass 11 Apr 2011 51,312 miles

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

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 8 Apr 2010 45,645 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 40,066 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2008 37,002 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2007 32,956 miles

both rear tyres wearing on outside edge

Pass 23 Mar 2006 27,218 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 27,218 miles

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

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

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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GX51 FVE is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GX51 FVE, 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 GX51 FVE registered?

GX51 FVE is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 October 2001.

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