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BG51 LYZ

2001 Citroen C5

Red Petrol 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,303 mi
Last recorded115,303 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2011
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 LYZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2011 115,303 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 115,303 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 109,500 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2010 109,500 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 102,771 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 95,992 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 88,372 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 79,257 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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BG51 LYZ is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Red with a 2,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 LYZ, 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 LYZ registered?

BG51 LYZ is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 October 2001.

Is BG51 LYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG51 LYZ shows 8 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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