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BG51 UCL

2001 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

125,341 mi
Last recorded125,341 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 UCL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2019 125,341 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 120,000 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 114,202 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 109,335 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 102,880 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 6,141 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 285 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 125 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 62,750 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Re-Hung item of more than 40mm in windscreen swept area

advised s and g check

nearside rear brake pads are not fully using the disk

offside rear brake pads are not fully using the disk

Pass 23 Nov 2010 57,579 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Nov 2009 51,979 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 51,956 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 44,969 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 39,563 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 33,430 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 27,275 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 UCL is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 UCL, 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 UCL registered?

BG51 UCL is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 November 2001.

Is BG51 UCL safe to buy?

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