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BG51 RUY

2001 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,511 mi
Last recorded131,511 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 RUY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2012 131,511 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 131,511 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 128,277 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 26 Oct 2010 125,891 miles

front number plate in poor condition

offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2009 117,649 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 111,507 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 102,025 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

washer bottle leaking

Fail 27 Oct 2006 89,964 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 89,964 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2005 73,896 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 RUY is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RUY, 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 RUY registered?

BG51 RUY is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 6 November 2001.

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