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BL51 CCK

2001 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,928 mi
Last recorded103,928 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2010
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 CCK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2010 103,928 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2010 103,928 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2009 98,248 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

dampness on offside rear suspension unit

front brake pads look low

offside rear tyre worn uneven and on 2mm

Fail 2 Jul 2009 98,247 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

dampness on offside rear suspension unit

front brake pads look low

offside rear tyre worn uneven and on 2mm

Pass 1 Jul 2008 94,898 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

cut in n/s/f tyre wall

slight leak o/s/r suspension unit

Fail 27 Jun 2008 94,897 miles

Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

cut in n/s/f tyre wall

slight leak o/s/r suspension unit

Pass 16 May 2006 70,295 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 70,292 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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 CCK is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BL51 CCK, 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 BL51 CCK registered?

BL51 CCK is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 11 December 2001.

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