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BG51 RPO

2001 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

134,969 mi
Last recorded134,969 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 RPO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2011 134,969 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2011 134,642 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 123,521 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 113,711 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 102,307 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 89,682 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 78,018 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 RPO is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Green 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 BG51 RPO, 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 RPO registered?

BG51 RPO is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 5 November 2001.

Is BG51 RPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG51 RPO 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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