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BJ51 BKU

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

135,311 mi
Last recorded135,311 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 BKU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 135,311 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015
Pass 5 Sep 2014 117,620 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 112,095 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

light scratch mark on front screen

Fail 10 Sep 2013 112,074 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

light scratch mark on front screen

Fail 4 Sep 2012 102,859 miles

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

light scratch mark across front screen

Pass 4 Sep 2012 102,859 miles

light scratch mark across front screen

Pass 18 Aug 2011 95,100 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 90,916 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn.

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

O/S/R brake disc pitted.

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 84,253 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 72,987 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 61,943 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 51,585 miles

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

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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BJ51 BKU is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BJ51 BKU, 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 BJ51 BKU registered?

BJ51 BKU is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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