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BD51 JGZ

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

121,626 mi
Last recorded121,626 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 JGZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2015 121,626 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 111,240 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 100,915 miles

Brake pedal antislip provision has wear.

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre exhaust deteriorating.

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

Nearside and offside rear registration lamps covers missing.

Nearside front tyre has wear on outer edge.

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 27 Nov 2013 100,847 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pedal antislip provision has wear.

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre exhaust deteriorating.

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

Nearside and offside rear registration lamps covers missing.

Nearside front tyre has wear on outer edge.

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 92,748 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside rear suspension damper unit gaitor deteriorating.

Rear registration plate lamp covers missing.

Repair made to centre exhaust.

Pass 28 Nov 2011 85,354 miles

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside rear damper unit has slight seepage.

Fail 25 Nov 2011 85,229 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside rear damper unit has slight seepage.

Pass 24 Nov 2010 78,692 miles

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside front wiperblade deteriorated but still clears screen effectively.

Offside rear registration lamp cover missing.

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 72,816 miles

Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 66,921 miles

offside and nearside sill covers fitted

underbody covers fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2007 58,619 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 51,030 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 50,933 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 JGZ is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 JGZ, 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 JGZ is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 December 2001.

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