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BL51 OSJ

2001 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

82,198 mi
Last recorded82,198 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 OSJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2015 82,198 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear box rusty

Fail 5 Jan 2015 82,187 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear box rusty

Pass 9 Dec 2013 72,591 miles

dampness on n/s front suspension unit

Pass 1 Dec 2012 64,350 miles

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

dampness on n/s front suspension unit

Pass 29 Nov 2011 55,515 miles

o/s wiper blade split on ends

Pass 8 Dec 2010 50,087 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 44,457 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 35,829 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 28,416 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 20,182 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 13,020 miles

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

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 OSJ is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 OSJ, 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 OSJ registered?

BL51 OSJ is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 21 December 2001.

Is BL51 OSJ safe to buy?

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