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HN51 GDO

2001 Citroen C5

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

61,067 mi
Last recorded61,067 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN51 GDO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2012 61,067 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

nearside suspension strut in poor condition.

offside front suspension unit has slight misting of oil

Pass 19 Mar 2012 61,067 miles

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

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

Oil leak

nearside suspension strut in poor condition.

offside front suspension unit has slight misting of oil

Fail 15 Mar 2012 61,065 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

offside front suspension unit has slight misting of oil

Pass 14 Mar 2011 51,817 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

NSR tyre tread getting low

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

Fail 14 Mar 2011 51,817 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

NSR tyre tread getting low

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 47,870 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2010 47,802 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Engine management lamp on.

Front brake discs slightly worn.

Front brake pads worn close to limit.

Front wipers smearing slightly.

Offside and nearside front indicator side repeaters fading.

Pass 22 Jan 2009 44,167 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 40,700 miles

rear silencer corrode through outer skin

Fail 23 Jan 2008 40,700 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/r disc very close to caliper

rear silencer corrode through outer skin

Pass 25 Jan 2007 36,225 miles

n/s/f tyre outer wall surface damage

o/s/r caliper very close to disc reconmend full brake check.

Pass 30 Jan 2006 31,926 miles

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

reconmend rear brake check

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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HN51 GDO is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 HN51 GDO, 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 HN51 GDO registered?

HN51 GDO is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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