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BG51 VZK

2001 Citroen C5

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

147,464 mi
Last recorded147,464 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2008
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 VZK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2008 147,464 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2008 147,464 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 127,411 miles

rear wiper and washer not working

Fail 5 Sep 2007 127,411 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear wiper and washer not working

Pass 27 Sep 2006 101,086 miles

rear wiper arm and blade missing

Fail 26 Sep 2006 101,086 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside rear door bad to open

rear wiper arm and blade missing

Pass 20 Sep 2005 81,144 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 VZK is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VZK, 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 VZK registered?

BG51 VZK is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 22 November 2001.

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