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GY51 OLT

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,434 mi
Last recorded77,434 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 77,434 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 77,434 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 75,545 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 72,782 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rack gaiter twisted and chaffed.

Small cut in nearside front sidewall.

Pass 8 Apr 2013 68,688 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 64,865 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 58,260 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 51,923 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 46,273 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 20 Aug 2007 44,326 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 44,326 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 41,829 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 OLT is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OLT, 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 OLT registered?

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

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