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BD51 JJK

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

112,843 mi
Last recorded112,843 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 JJK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 112,843 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 102,309 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front worn outer edge

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2023 91,229 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 May 2023 91,229 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Position lamp not working Both front side lights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 83,979 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 May 2021 79,285 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 May 2021 79,284 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 74,993 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 26 Nov 2019 73,498 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 19 Nov 2018 73,426 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 70,463 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 21 Nov 2017 70,462 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 17 Nov 2017 70,441 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 65,044 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 55,756 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 48,867 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 46,457 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 43,747 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 40,687 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 40,687 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 38,552 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 36,969 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 34,203 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 30,918 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 26,419 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 22,967 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 JJK is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 JJK, 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 JJK is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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