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GY51 OAP

2001 Citroen C5

Purple Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2016
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

148,874 mi
Last recorded148,874 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 OAP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 27 Oct 2015 148,874 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 138,987 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 130,965 miles

Front brake discs are worn.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2012 118,954 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 108,164 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 97,870 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 86,858 miles

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

both front suspension legs damp

offside rear abs wire bracket rubbing on suspension leg

slight play in steering rack and damp

Pass 18 Aug 2008 75,753 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 67,075 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 58,534 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 48,414 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 OAP is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Purple with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OAP, 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 OAP registered?

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

Is GY51 OAP safe to buy?

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