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BJ51 GWC

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

134,592 mi
Last recorded134,592 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 GWC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 134,592 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 126,869 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 117,951 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 109,140 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2014 108,989 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2013 102,577 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 102,577 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 97,127 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 90,591 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 80,995 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 66,283 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 53,737 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 45,397 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 45,397 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 42,650 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 39,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Pass 27 Oct 2005 39,884 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 GWC is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 GWC, 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 GWC registered?

BJ51 GWC is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 October 2001.

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