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BN51 OLM

2001 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

123,219 mi
Last recorded123,219 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 OLM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2015 123,219 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 118,527 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

hdi top cover posts broken

Fail 9 Jun 2014 118,527 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

boot wont open

hdi top cover posts broken

Fail 23 May 2013 111,612 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

aux belt perished

top engine cover slightly loose

Pass 23 May 2013 111,612 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

aux belt perished

top engine cover slightly loose

Pass 24 May 2012 105,440 miles

front brake discs worn

oil leaks

Pass 31 May 2011 98,476 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 98,476 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 90,725 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 90,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 81,728 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jun 2008 70,106 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 70,106 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 52,394 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 50,358 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 40,749 miles

oil leak

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 OLM is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OLM, 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 OLM registered?

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

Is BN51 OLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN51 OLM shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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