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GY51 MXA

2001 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

155,489 mi
Last recorded155,489 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2012 155,489 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2012 155,487 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery insecure

front numberplate deteriorated

Pass 3 Feb 2011 144,324 miles

both sides front shockers slight oil damp/off side front tyre wearing to limit/both sides rear brake discs corroding/front registration deterioting

Fail 24 Jan 2011 144,322 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

both sides front shockers slight oil damp/off side front tyre wearing to limit/both sides rear brake discs corroding/front registration deterioting

Pass 24 Sep 2010 142,924 miles

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

Front number plate deteriorated.O/S/R number plate lamp lens missing and n/s/r lamp sligthtly dull.Sill and floor covers fitted.O/S/F tyre worn inner tread area.

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 131,280 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 131,280 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2008 117,364 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 104,762 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)

outer sills plastic covered

Fail 24 Sep 2007 104,762 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 14 Sep 2006 84,617 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)

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 MXA is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MXA, 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 MXA registered?

GY51 MXA is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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