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BK51 HYJ

2001 Citroen C5

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

102,092 mi
Last recorded102,092 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2010
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 HYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2010 102,092 miles

Engine management light on

Front brake discs worn

Nearside sill cover fitted, Can`t check for corrosion.

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear brake discs pitted

Slight corrosion; Tow bar, Front anti roll bar

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Oct 2009 93,530 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear suspension pipe corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2009 93,530 miles

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

rear suspension pipe corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2008 81,467 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 81,467 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 68,039 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 68,035 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 59,082 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 59,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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BK51 HYJ 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 55.6%.

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 BK51 HYJ, 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 BK51 HYJ registered?

BK51 HYJ is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 14 September 2001.

Is BK51 HYJ safe to buy?

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