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GY51 EUX

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,111 mi
Last recorded75,111 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2009
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 EUX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2009 75,111 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

NSR tyre cracking

Nail in nsf tyre

osf inner wheel arch cover insecure

Pass 31 Jul 2008 66,851 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 66,851 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 51,809 miles

Offside parking brake cable rubs on tyre when on right hand lock

Sill areas,parts of underbody,brake and fuel systems could not be checked,covered or not accessible

Fail 3 Aug 2006 51,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside parking brake cable rubs on tyre when on right hand lock

Sill areas,parts of underbody,brake and fuel systems could not be checked,covered or not accessible

Pass 29 Sep 2005 44,648 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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GY51 EUX is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 GY51 EUX, 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 GY51 EUX registered?

GY51 EUX is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is GY51 EUX safe to buy?

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