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BG51 ZHU

2001 Citroen C5

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

119,300 mi
Last recorded119,300 miles
Recorded on11 May 2021
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 ZHU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2021 119,300 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 114,284 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 114,284 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2019 104,343 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 95,169 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 95,169 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 86,943 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 86,939 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 9 May 2016 78,201 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 May 2015 74,484 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 72,135 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2012 69,010 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

management light illuminated

Pass 14 Oct 2011 66,647 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 63,627 miles

BOTH FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS DAMP

NSR NUMBER PLATE LIGHT LENSE COVER MISSING

STONECHIP IN WINDSCREEN

Fail 16 Oct 2010 63,627 miles

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

BOTH FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS DAMP

NSR NUMBER PLATE LIGHT LENSE COVER MISSING

OSR TYRE WORN 1.6MM AND PUNCTURED WITH SCREW AND NAIL...PRESSURE LOW!!

REAR TYRES WORN ON EDGES

SEE TYRE REPORT...!!

STONECHIP IN WINDSCREEN

Pass 21 Oct 2009 57,308 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 57,308 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 50,572 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2007 43,678 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 43,678 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 36,296 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 32,391 miles

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

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 ZHU is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ZHU, 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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BG51 ZHU is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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