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BF51 GBO

2001 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

138,979 mi
Last recorded138,979 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 GBO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2012 138,979 miles

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

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

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

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

exhuast deteriorated & minor leak

rear suspension creaking noises

rear suspension pipes rusty

unable to check o/s n/s rear brake pad retaining pins for security due to cover plates being fitted

Fail 6 Oct 2012 138,961 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

exhuast deteriorated & minor leak

rear brake discs corroded

rear suspension creaking noises

rear suspension pipes rusty

Pass 19 Sep 2011 133,492 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

exhaust middle section baffled rattling

o/s rear disc inside slightly corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2010 130,111 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 122,199 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2009 122,199 miles

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 102,437 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 102,437 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 80,096 miles

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

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

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

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

unable to check outer sills due to plastic covers fitted

Fail 13 Sep 2007 80,096 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

unable to check outer sills due to plastic covers fitted

Fail 18 Sep 2006 63,764 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 63,764 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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BF51 GBO is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BF51 GBO, 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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BF51 GBO is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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