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BD51 OTP

2001 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

162,441 mi
Last recorded162,441 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 OTP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2013 162,441 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Dec 2013 162,441 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 150,963 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Dec 2012 150,963 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 137,899 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Tyre swapped with spare worn beyond legal limit.

Fail 22 Dec 2011 137,899 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Tyre swapped with spare worn beyond legal limit.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 123,265 miles

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

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

nearside and off side front brake discs worn

slight play in offside front lower anti roll bar link arm bush

Pass 14 Dec 2009 106,371 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s number plate light lens is missing

o/s/r suspension unit is damp

slight play in both the front seats

Fail 15 Dec 2008 89,507 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s & n/s rear suspension pipes rusty

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 15 Dec 2008 89,507 miles

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

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

o/s & n/s rear suspension pipes rusty

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 12 Dec 2007 80,224 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 12 Dec 2007 80,224 miles

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 24 Nov 2006 62,530 miles

o/s front strut weeping

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 22 Nov 2006 62,528 miles

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

o/s front strut weeping

Pass 24 Nov 2005 57,088 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 OTP is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OTP, 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 OTP is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 November 2001.

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