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BJ51 GUF

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

145,179 mi
Last recorded145,179 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 GUF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 145,179 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 145,157 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 143,410 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Nov 2016 143,408 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Nov 2015 139,053 miles

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

front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 23 Nov 2015 139,036 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 10 Nov 2014 134,358 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 128,100 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front undertrays damaged

Pass 28 Nov 2012 121,680 miles

eml light on

hazard switch sticking

n/s front seat belt slow in returning

o/s door mirror insecure

unable to check boot floor

Fail 20 Nov 2012 121,652 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

stop light on (dashboard)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 115,954 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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

Fail 3 Jun 2011 115,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 108,130 miles

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

n/s/r tyre perished on sidewall

Pass 8 Oct 2008 99,941 miles

Both front tyres on legal limit

Pass 21 Sep 2007 90,829 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 77,385 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 GUF is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GUF, 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 GUF registered?

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

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