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BN51 FET

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 FET
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2013
Fail 3 Apr 2013 147,927 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 135,292 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 135,292 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 118,146 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 111,717 miles

offside front tyre bald on outer edge

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 4 Mar 2010 111,717 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

offside front tyre bald on outer edge

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 3 Mar 2009 109,646 miles

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

fuel tank damp

offside front suspension leg damp

offside front tyre bald on outer edge

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 5 Mar 2008 107,959 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside number plate lamp lens missing

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 5 Mar 2008 107,959 miles

Oil leak

offside number plate lamp lens missing

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 8 Mar 2007 106,163 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 102,881 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 102,879 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

fuel tank damp

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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BN51 FET is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BN51 FET, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BN51 FET?

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What year was BN51 FET registered?

BN51 FET is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 7 September 2001.

Is BN51 FET safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN51 FET shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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