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BK51 TZY

2001 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,902 mi
Last recorded89,902 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 TZY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2014 89,902 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 23 Dec 2014 89,902 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 79,586 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Dec 2013 79,586 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 69,664 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 61,079 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2011 61,079 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 57,627 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 53,941 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 22 Oct 2009 53,840 miles

Centre Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

fuel tank damp

Pass 3 Nov 2008 427 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 31,801 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 31,801 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 27,064 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 26,989 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2005 17,989 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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BK51 TZY is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 TZY, 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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BK51 TZY is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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