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BK51 VVO

2001 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

131,297 mi
Last recorded131,297 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2010
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 VVO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2010 131,297 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 18 Jan 2010 131,297 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 9 Dec 2008 103,959 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 89,197 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2007 89,197 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 74,538 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 60,240 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 60,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside 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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BK51 VVO is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 VVO, 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 VVO registered?

BK51 VVO is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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