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BG51 UMU

2001 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,053 mi
Last recorded58,053 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2018 58,053 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 53,425 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil oil mist on both front shock absorber / suspension strut units (2.7.3)

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 10 Nov 2016 53,341 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin cannot clearly see to fully assess wear (3.5.1g)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil oil mist on both front shock absorber / suspension strut units (2.7.3)

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs heavily corroded (3.5.1i)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 49,921 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 49,898 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 48,256 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 45,752 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 42,300 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 39,502 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 37,583 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Dec 2009 37,582 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2008 34,119 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 31,986 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 28,185 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 23,788 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 UMU is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 UMU, 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 UMU registered?

BG51 UMU is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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