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BG51 GKE

2001 Citroen C5

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,931 mi
Last recorded81,931 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 GKE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 81,931 miles

Nearside Rear suspension slight oil leak

Offside Front slight bind

Pass 2 Jul 2016 74,205 miles

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

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

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

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

eml on dash

slight fluid leak NSR

Fail 28 Jun 2016 74,192 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

eml on dash

slight fluid leak NSR

Pass 17 Jun 2015 68,630 miles

engine management light on

Pass 18 Jun 2014 63,679 miles

EML light on

all 4 tyres worn close to legal limit

Fail 17 Jun 2014 63,679 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

EML light on

all 4 tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 25 Jun 2013 59,684 miles

engine light on

Pass 19 Jun 2012 55,187 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 50,391 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 47,180 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 41,678 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 37,855 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 37,855 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 32,614 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 27,747 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 27,747 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 GKE is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GKE, 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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BG51 GKE is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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