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GY51 MWG

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

92,646 mi
Last recorded92,646 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2015 92,646 miles

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 86,850 miles

2056015 profile tyres fitted across the front axle,2056515 profile tyres fitted across the rear axle.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 81,005 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 75,815 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 75,815 miles

Offside Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 23 May 2011 70,343 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 64,065 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 5 May 2010 64,065 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 60,058 miles

engine undertray fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2008 51,040 miles

engine undertray fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2007 44,254 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 44,254 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 36,342 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 MWG is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MWG, 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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GY51 MWG is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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