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BJ51 VKB

2001 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

312,545 mi
Last recorded312,545 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 VKB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2016 312,545 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 312,545 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 130,456 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 130,456 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 128,201 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 124,757 miles

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Fail 6 Jun 2013 124,652 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 114,884 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 109,395 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 109,395 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 106,028 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 104,547 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 101,315 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 101,315 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 98,923 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 96,553 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2006 96,533 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 VKB is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VKB, 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 VKB registered?

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

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