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BG51 CVO

2001 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

144,460 mi
Last recorded144,460 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 CVO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2012 144,460 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

head lamp washers inop

Pass 20 Jan 2011 131,820 miles

Oil leak

offside rear door will not open

rear brake discs pitted and scored

Pass 27 Nov 2009 117,150 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

slight leakage nearside front suspension unit

suspension fluid very low

Fail 19 Nov 2009 117,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

slight leakage nearside front suspension unit

suspension fluid very low

Pass 6 Nov 2008 102,099 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 90,741 miles

n/s/f shock absorber damp

o/s/f shock absorber damp

oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2006 79,732 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2005 68,350 miles

oil leak offside front wheel arch area

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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BG51 CVO is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BG51 CVO, 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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What year was BG51 CVO registered?

BG51 CVO is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is BG51 CVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG51 CVO shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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