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BJ51 BNX

2001 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

152,096 mi
Last recorded152,096 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2010
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 BNX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2010 152,096 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

MIL lamp remains on

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 127,909 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 104,093 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres starting to wear low

engine management lamp illuminated on dashboard display

oil level close to minimum mark

unable to fully inspect steering/underside of engine due to cover

Fail 30 Oct 2008 104,071 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

both front tyres starting to wear low

engine management lamp illuminated on dashboard display

oil level close to minimum mark

unable to fully inspect steering/underside of engine due to cover

Pass 14 Nov 2007 86,902 miles

both front dampers starting to weap

both rear tyres2mm tread (getting low)

engine lamp on

nearside front tyre starting to wear on both edges

offside front wheel rim of a steel type

service lamp on

Pass 14 Nov 2006 65,718 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 65,718 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 63,789 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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BJ51 BNX is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BJ51 BNX, 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 BNX registered?

BJ51 BNX is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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