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BD51 CFA

2001 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,306 mi
Last recorded105,306 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2011
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 CFA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2011 105,306 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2010 95,355 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2008 83,943 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 83,943 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 73,739 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 73,739 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 62,457 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

engine undertray fitted

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 CFA is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BD51 CFA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD51 CFA registered?

BD51 CFA is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 November 2001.

Is BD51 CFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD51 CFA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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