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BK51 WDE

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2022
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

144,438 mi
Last recorded144,438 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 WDE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2021 144,438 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 144,429 miles

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))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 137,807 miles

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))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 137,805 miles

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))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 131,475 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 131,472 miles

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))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 122,120 miles

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))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 114,299 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 114,298 miles

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)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 104,431 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 104,385 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 97,269 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2015 97,269 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 89,057 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 89,037 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 78,286 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2013 78,286 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 65,707 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2012 65,707 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 48,781 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Jun 2011 48,781 miles

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)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 45,127 miles

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)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 39,656 miles

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)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 35,336 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

sill covers & under shilds fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2007 30,624 miles

near side rear tyre perishing

Pass 16 Jun 2006 25,935 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 23,005 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 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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