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GY51 LWD

2001 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

116,533 mi
Last recorded116,533 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 LWD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2017 116,533 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 116,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 97,649 miles

Offside Front link bar worn

front brake pads low

Fail 5 Jan 2016 97,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front link bar worn

Pass 23 Jun 2010 70,293 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2009 67,570 miles

Front bumper & lower trims broken & insecure

Play in front anti-roll bar nearside link

Steering judder,front struts starting to leak & signs of hydraulic fluid leakage &/or spillage under car (covers preveting correct assessment) Strongly recommend these faults are checked out by a Citroen specialist or main agent.

Fail 4 Sep 2008 62,536 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 62,536 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 54,997 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 46,852 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 LWD is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LWD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GY51 LWD registered?

GY51 LWD is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 October 2001.

Is GY51 LWD safe to buy?

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