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BJ51 KXY

2001 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2010
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,946 mi
Last recorded161,946 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2009
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 KXY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2009 161,946 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 154,156 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2009 154,117 miles

Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 121,365 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 121,354 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 89,289 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 74,810 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006 72,389 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 KXY is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KXY, 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 KXY registered?

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

Is BJ51 KXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ51 KXY shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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