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GY51 OLW

2001 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,004 mi
Last recorded99,004 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2017 99,004 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2017 99,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 91,405 miles

os side repeater bulb going white

Fail 30 Jan 2017 91,396 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

os side repeater bulb going white

Pass 31 Oct 2015 77,543 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2015 77,543 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 68,912 miles

Offside hydraulic suspension strut has a light misting of oil

Fail 1 Nov 2014 68,912 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside hydraulic suspension strut has a light misting of oil

Pass 3 Oct 2013 61,429 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 57,558 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 54,007 miles

Oil leak

engine undertray fitted

o/s/f suspension pipe set weeping

Pass 8 Sep 2010 49,729 miles

slight play in steering column joint

slight weep rear suspension area and o/s/f suspension pipe set

Pass 16 Sep 2009 45,800 miles

engine undertray fitted

slight leak on offside front suspension unit

Pass 23 Sep 2008 40,472 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 23 Sep 2008 40,472 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 35,018 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 29,450 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 OLW is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 OLW, 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 OLW registered?

GY51 OLW is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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