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BK51 XAR

2001 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

73,153 mi
Last recorded73,153 miles
Recorded on27 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 XAR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2017 73,153 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside wiper rubber split at end

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 May 2017 73,153 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension supply pipe insecure (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside wiper rubber split at end

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Jun 2016 63,350 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jun 2016 63,350 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 27 May 2015 53,923 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2015 53,923 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 May 2014 39,342 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 32,016 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 21 May 2013 32,016 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 May 2012 22,784 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

mudflaps insecure.

nearside front wiper blade slightly split.

Pass 10 Jun 2011 17,373 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2011 17,349 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 16,098 miles

n/s windscreen wiper slightly split.

Pass 6 Oct 2008 14,812 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 13,103 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 11,194 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 9,875 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 XAR is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XAR, 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 XAR registered?

BK51 XAR is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 8 October 2001.

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