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AJ51 BDX

2001 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

153,880 mi
Last recorded153,880 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 BDX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2013 153,880 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 144,419 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Apr 2012 144,419 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Sep 2010 138,520 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 138,520 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 128,682 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 128,682 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 116,322 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 116,322 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 20 Sep 2007 107,546 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 107,378 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 97,292 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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AJ51 BDX is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Green with a 2,179cc diesel 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 AJ51 BDX, 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 AJ51 BDX registered?

AJ51 BDX is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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