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GY51 OMT

2001 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,995 mi
Last recorded134,995 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2014 134,995 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 134,995 miles

Nearside Front Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 126,517 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 121,194 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

both rear indicators slightly discoloured

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

nearside rear tyre outer side wall perished

oil leak

powersteering pipes damp under bonnet and under under tray

Pass 16 Dec 2011 141,646 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

steering pump pipe damp

Fail 15 Dec 2011 141,587 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

steering pump pipe damp

Pass 17 Dec 2010 107,998 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 96,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 96,624 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 85,754 miles

Both front struts seeping oil

Fail 11 Nov 2008 85,754 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Both front struts seeping oil

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 76,329 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 67,042 miles

near side rear door will not open

Pass 24 Oct 2005 57,332 miles

all 4 tyres worn close to legal limit

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 OMT is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 OMT, 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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GY51 OMT is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 14 November 2001.

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