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BG51 RZP

2001 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,727 mi
Last recorded68,727 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 RZP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2015 68,727 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 68,727 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 66,213 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 61,646 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 54,604 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 50,905 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 44,197 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 44,197 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 36,839 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 30,159 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 RZP is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,749cc 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 RZP, 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 RZP registered?

BG51 RZP is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is BG51 RZP safe to buy?

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