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BD51 CVW

2001 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,229 mi
Last recorded151,229 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 CVW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2015 151,229 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Jan 2015 151,226 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 131,014 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

oil leak

Fail 17 Dec 2013 131,007 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2012 119,794 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 104,704 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield loose. Oil leak. Outer edges worn on both front tyres.

Pass 21 Sep 2010 93,704 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 81,562 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 68,222 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 64,932 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 CVW is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CVW, 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 CVW registered?

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

Is BD51 CVW safe to buy?

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