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BJ51 KXS

2001 Citroen C5

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

169,974 mi
Last recorded169,974 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 KXS
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2012 169,974 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

windscreen damage outside of swept area

Pass 9 Dec 2011 166,323 miles

both rear disc's corroded.

colour of both side repeaters.

Fail 5 Dec 2011 166,313 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both rear discs corroded

colour of both side repeters

Pass 23 Jun 2010 163,192 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 155,976 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 148,794 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 148,792 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 140,261 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 129,772 miles

O/S Gearbox Driveshaft Oil Seal leaking.

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
Full Citroen C5 reliability report

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BJ51 KXS is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 KXS, 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 KXS registered?

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

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