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BF51 MPU

2001 Citroen C5

Red Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

105,695 mi
Last recorded105,695 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2016 105,695 miles

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

Nearside Front slight wheel bind

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

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

slight play found on steering wheel

Fail 7 Sep 2016 105,691 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure blades split x2 (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases by back box (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front slight wheel bind

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

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

slight play found on steering wheel

Pass 2 Sep 2015 96,647 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

eml on

play in the inner rack joints

Fail 27 Aug 2015 96,399 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

eml on

play in the inner rack joints

Pass 28 Aug 2014 86,478 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 75,555 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

engine management light on

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

Fail 28 Aug 2013 75,555 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

engine management light on

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 29 Aug 2012 66,771 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine management light lit

Pass 31 Aug 2011 60,739 miles

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

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

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

both front wiper blades split but still clears windscreen

offside front anti roll ball boot split

Pass 14 Aug 2010 54,337 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 48,789 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 43,718 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 37,352 miles

ADVISE SLIGHT SMEAR ON FRNT WIPERS

ADVISE SLIGHTLY NOTCHY FEEL TO TOP OF STEERING COLUM

Pass 10 Aug 2006 30,862 miles

advise slight notchyness in top of steering colum

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 MPU is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BF51 MPU, 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 MPU is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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