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BD51 NTF

2001 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

80,937 mi
Last recorded80,937 miles
Recorded on26 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 NTF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2015 80,937 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2014 70,881 miles

nearside wiper blade rubber starting to split

no readings on diesel emmissions as too clean no results given

Fail 16 May 2014 70,744 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

nearside wiper blade rubber starting to split

no readings on diesel emmissions as too clean no results given

Pass 4 Jun 2013 61,626 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear silencer outer skin becoming detached

Under trays very oiley

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jun 2013 61,619 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear silencer outer skin becoming detached

Under trays very oiley

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2012 61,424 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 57,901 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 53,277 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 47,453 miles

both front tyres getting low on edges.

front pads getting low about 3-4mm

Pass 5 Nov 2008 40,164 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 34,900 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 30,213 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 23,222 miles

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

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 NTF is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 NTF, 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 NTF registered?

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

Is BD51 NTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD51 NTF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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