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BN51 JHY

2001 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

99,409 mi
Last recorded99,409 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 JHY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2013 99,409 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 99,409 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 89,557 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 80,085 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 80,085 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 78,230 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 steering rack tie rod has freeplay close to the legal limit

Pass 2 Dec 2009 71,326 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 65,255 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 51,507 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2007 51,507 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 46,150 miles

engine management light on

hand brake cables running very close to tyres on a full lock

offside front strut damp

unable to test certain items due to plastic shielding

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 JHY is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 JHY, 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 BN51 JHY registered?

BN51 JHY is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is BN51 JHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN51 JHY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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