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BF71 LSE

2021 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,709 mi
Last recorded78,709 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2021 Citroen C529,613 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF71 LSE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2021
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 78,709 miles
Fail 16 May 2026 78,708 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2025 68,237 miles

Engine covers fitted

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Under covers fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2024 49,351 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

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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BF71 LSE is a 2021 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2021 Citroen C5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 29,613 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 BF71 LSE, 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 5 years old, this Citroen C5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF71 LSE registered?

BF71 LSE is a 2021 Citroen C5, first registered on 17 September 2021.

Is BF71 LSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF71 LSE shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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