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BL51 AXW

2001 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,495 mi
Last recorded101,495 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 AXW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2014 101,495 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust corroded

Front Bumper has tape securing o/s/f

N/s/f brake has slight bind

Oil leak

Rear Tyres both Perished in side walls

Fail 27 Mar 2014 101,495 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust corroded

Front Bumper has tape securing o/s/f

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

N/s/f brake has slight bind

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear Tyres both Perished in side walls

Pass 22 Mar 2013 87,874 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2013 87,874 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 77,502 miles

front brake discs getting worn

o/s/f shocker started to leak on limits

rear exhaust corroided

suspect vehicle may have suspension or rack iaek o/s/f area

Pass 23 Mar 2011 68,030 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Surface rust on nearside rear brake disc.

Pass 22 Mar 2010 62,212 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 57,998 miles

both front shockers have slight misting of oil

rear discs scored

Fail 22 Dec 2008 52,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 52,292 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 42,617 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 33,590 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 33,557 miles

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

Rear front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 23,626 miles

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.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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BL51 AXW is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BL51 AXW, 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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BL51 AXW is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 December 2001.

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