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Y63 GCL

2001 Citroen C5

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,355 mi
Last recorded90,355 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY63 GCL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2011 90,355 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 84,040 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f a/roll bar link bush split

n/s/f dissplacer damp

n/s/r brake slightly binding

Fail 10 Dec 2010 83,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f a/roll bar link bush split

n/s/f dissplacer damp

n/s/r brake slightly binding

o/s wiper split

Pass 7 Dec 2009 71,330 miles

engine oil level low

n/s/f anti roll bar link ball joint cover split

o/s/r disc very corroded only just within limits

Pass 21 Nov 2008 60,544 miles

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

n/s/f inner brake pad looks low

Pass 12 Dec 2007 40,119 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 40,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 26,004 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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Y63 GCL is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y63 GCL, 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 Y63 GCL registered?

Y63 GCL is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 May 2001.

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The MOT history for Y63 GCL shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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