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BNZ 9700

2001 Citroen C5

Purple Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

147,615 mi
Last recorded147,615 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNZ 9700
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2012 147,615 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 146,215 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 146,215 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 133,630 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 133,630 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 117,960 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 117,960 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 89,593 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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BNZ 9700 is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Purple with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BNZ 9700, 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 BNZ 9700 registered?

BNZ 9700 is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is BNZ 9700 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNZ 9700 shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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