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BD51 AEL

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2012
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

115,530 mi
Last recorded115,530 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2011
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2011 115,530 miles

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

nearside number plate lamp dim

Pass 19 Aug 2010 105,254 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 105,216 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 95,202 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2010 95,202 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 85,772 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 83,421 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 83,421 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 75,867 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 64,111 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 64,111 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 51,735 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 51,735 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 AEL is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AEL, 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 BD51 AEL registered?

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

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The MOT history for BD51 AEL shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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