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BF51 VSX

2001 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

114,680 mi
Last recorded114,680 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 VSX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2012 114,680 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 114,666 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

trc light indicates a faoult.

Pass 19 Jan 2011 111,448 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 101,103 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 84,299 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 71,400 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 69,082 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 VSX is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VSX, 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 BF51 VSX registered?

BF51 VSX is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is BF51 VSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF51 VSX shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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