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BN51 HCL

2001 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,659 mi
Last recorded37,659 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 HCL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 37,659 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Aug 2016 35,904 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Aug 2015 34,336 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 32,429 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 30,119 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Aug 2012 27,826 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 27,826 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside front suspension strut moist

Fail 23 Aug 2011 25,452 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s mirror glass broken

n/s/f suspension strut moist

o/s rear door will not open from inside or outside

Pass 23 Aug 2011 25,452 miles

n/s mirror glass broken

n/s/f suspension strut moist

o/s rear door will not open from inside or outside

Pass 26 Aug 2010 22,924 miles

N/S DOOR MIRROR GLASS CRACKED

O/S/R DOOR WILL NOT OPEN

O/S/R LAMP CRACKED

Pass 1 Sep 2009 20,795 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 20,795 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 17,769 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 15,069 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

o/s/r door wont open o/s/r tail light cracked

Pass 30 Aug 2006 12,098 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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BN51 HCL is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BN51 HCL, 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

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What year was BN51 HCL registered?

BN51 HCL is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is BN51 HCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN51 HCL shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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