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BD51 AEE

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

119,914 mi
Last recorded119,914 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2021 119,914 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner section of tread (5.2.3 (e))

front tyres cracking up

undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

various damage around vehicle

wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

Fail 29 Jan 2021 119,913 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

various damage around vehicle

wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner section of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front tyres cracking up

undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

Pass 3 Jul 2019 116,862 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut on tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 116,853 miles

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut on tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

front and rear brakes not clearly visible

nearside front suspension hose to shock absorber (split open) under wheel arch

Pass 12 Jun 2018 113,444 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

offside rear position light affected by operation of brake lights

Fail 7 Jun 2018 113,355 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

offside rear position light affected by operation of brake lights

Pass 5 Jun 2017 110,432 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 110,432 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 106,466 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 101,254 miles

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

rear exhaust box pipe holed

Fail 12 Jun 2015 101,254 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust box pipe holed

Fail 12 Jun 2014 95,532 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 95,532 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 89,392 miles

cut on off/side front outer tyre wall

near/side front outer tyre tread near bald

Pass 11 Jun 2012 82,877 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 74,840 miles

both rear tyres getting low on tread small cracks in wall

Pass 11 May 2010 68,652 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 67,934 miles

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

both rear tyres getting low , 2-2.25mm . 195/65hr15

wipers poor

Fail 5 Nov 2009 67,934 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

both rear tyres getting low , 2-2.25mm . 195/65hr15

wipers poor

Pass 11 Nov 2008 63,384 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 56,640 miles

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

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

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

screen scratched

Pass 6 Nov 2006 48,169 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 41,716 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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BD51 AEE is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AEE, 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 AEE is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 13 November 2001.

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