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BF51 GCU

2001 Citroen C5

Red Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

103,004 mi
Last recorded103,004 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 GCU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2012 103,004 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 103,004 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 93,777 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 77,539 miles

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

rear disc brakes corroded.

washers froze up.

Pass 21 Dec 2009 60,118 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 40,317 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 29,753 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 27,066 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 206,219 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 GCU is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BF51 GCU, 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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How do I check the history of BF51 GCU?

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What year was BF51 GCU registered?

BF51 GCU is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 5 September 2001.

Is BF51 GCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF51 GCU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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