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BD51 ADU

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,426 mi
Last recorded95,426 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 ADU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2012 95,426 miles

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

battery insecure

both front suspension units/shockers damp

Fail 26 Jan 2012 95,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

battery insecure

both front suspension units/shockers damp

Fail 26 Jan 2011 84,074 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 84,074 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 71,699 miles

can't clearly see front brake pads

front brake discs corroded

o/s/f inner cv boot insecure

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2010 71,699 miles

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

can't clearly see front brake pads

front brake discs corroded

o/s/f inner cv boot insecure

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2009 56,233 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside wiper blade

Fail 16 Jan 2009 56,233 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside wiper blade

Fail 17 Jan 2008 49,185 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 49,185 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 42,160 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 42,160 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2006 34,500 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front brake balance

Pass 23 Jan 2006 34,500 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake balance

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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BD51 ADU is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BD51 ADU, 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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BD51 ADU is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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