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GY51 MXL

2001 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

179,893 mi
Last recorded179,893 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2019 179,893 miles

Nearside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension levelling valve leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 175,851 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner tie rods ()

Rear Oil leak in air suspension Unit

Rear Plate light lenses missing

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 168,144 miles

slight mist on rear hydropneumatic bowl

Pass 8 Dec 2016 157,414 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 157,414 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 142,380 miles

possible fluid leak around rear suspension

Pass 18 Nov 2014 133,482 miles

eml on

Fail 18 Nov 2014 133,482 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

eml on

undertray in poor condition

Pass 10 Dec 2013 126,024 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 121,385 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 110,000 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 91,448 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Pass 2 Nov 2009 83,845 miles

corrosion to exhaust rear silencer

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

no visual access to o/s/f inner brake pad

slight movement in n/s/f anti roll bar drop link

Fail 21 Sep 2009 83,844 miles

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

corrosion to exhaust rear silencer

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

no visual access to o/s/f inner brake pad

slight movement in n/s/f anti roll bar drop link

Pass 30 Sep 2008 75,310 miles

corrosion to exhaust rear silencer outer casing

Fail 24 Sep 2008 75,309 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

corrosion to exhaust rear silencer outer casing

Pass 18 Sep 2007 68,158 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 68,158 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 55,881 miles

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

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

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

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 MXL is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MXL, 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 MXL registered?

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

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