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BL51 KHT

2001 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,096 mi
Last recorded147,096 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 KHT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2014 147,096 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

hydrolic suspention nsr weeping at seal.

oil leak from engine

osr tyre split inbetween treads also below 1.6mm on inner edge of tread.

Pass 23 Nov 2013 139,628 miles

front return suspension hose deteriorated

Fail 23 Nov 2013 139,628 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front return suspension hose deteriorated

Pass 25 Oct 2012 128,965 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2012 128,965 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 115,898 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Slight weap on rear suspension (around pipes)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 100,032 miles

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

REAR SUSPENSION HAS FLUID AROUND CENTRE OF AXLE BUT DOESN'T APPEAR TO BE LEAKING WHEN OPERATING.

Pass 8 Sep 2009 85,133 miles

Front number plate slightly cracked

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)

Slight cut in nearside front tyre tread

Wet around rear suspension area

Fail 8 Sep 2009 85,133 miles

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

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

Front number plate slightly cracked

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)

Slight cut in nearside front tyre tread

Wet around rear suspension area

Pass 21 Oct 2008 76,397 miles

slight dampness around rear suspension valve

Pass 2 Nov 2007 64,562 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 64,562 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust rear section corroded

offside and nearside rear tyres worn low on outside and unevenly

Pass 3 Nov 2006 51,487 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 39,991 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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BL51 KHT is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc 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 KHT, 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 KHT is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 19 December 2001.

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