MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,438 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Suspension pipe leaking O/S/F (5.3.5 (c))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONTS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONTS (5.2.3 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONTS (5.2.3 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction MAYBE REAR OXYGEN SENSOR (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust system insecure CENTRE RUBBER (6.1.2 (a))
Side repeater incorrect colour BOTH SIDES FRONTS (4.4.3 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/R (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Emissions not tested DUE TO EXHAUST SYSTEM DAMAGED/LEAKING ALSO EMISSIONS DUE TO BE DONE AFTER REPAIRS/RE-TEST (7.3.A.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
ANTIPOLLUTION INDICATOR ON INDICATING A FAULT
ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON INDICATING A FAULT
Front POWER STEERING PIPE TOUCHING AIR CON SYSTEM PIPE
Nearside Front BRAKE PAD SENSOR DAMAGED
Nearside Front TYRE WORN INNER EDGES
Nearside Front UNDER VEHICLE BLACK PLASTIC/BOX INSECURE
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement SLIGHT MOVEMENTS (2.4.G.2)
OIL LEAK
Offside Front TYRE WORN INNER EDGES
SERVICE INDICATOR LIGHT ON
UNDER BONNET BREATHER PIPE DAMAGED
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
n/s/f brake pad senser damaged
sometimes slight knocking noise inside steering rack system
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Engine light on indicating a fault
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
n/s/f brake pad senser damaged
service light on
sometimes slight knocking noise inside steering rack system
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
nearside front brake sensor damaged
timingbelt top plastic cover insecure
washer fluid bottel led missing
Nearside Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear exhaust box corroding
Service indicator on
o/s/r tyre starting to perish
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Engine management light indicator on
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear exhaust box corroding
Service indicator on
o/s/r tyre starting to perish
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
eml and service light on
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
eml and service light on
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
sill covers & under shilds fitted
near side rear tyre perishing
How Reliable is the Citroen C5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BK51 WDE is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.
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 WDE, 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 WDE is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 19 October 2001.
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