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BT51 XBC

2001 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,246 mi
Last recorded108,246 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 XBC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2013 108,246 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 87,930 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 87,740 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jul 2011 85,227 miles

rear wiper blade split = slight leak/mist o/s/r suspension unit = both o/s/r and o/s/f tyres coming close to limit aprx 3mm = both front shock absorbers some leak

Fail 28 Jul 2011 85,227 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

rear wiper blade split = slight leak/mist o/s/r suspension unit = both o/s/r and o/s/f tyres coming close to limit aprx 3mm = both front shock absorbers some leak

Pass 29 Jul 2010 79,772 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 29 Jul 2010 79,772 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 30 Jul 2009 72,244 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 65,528 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 59,540 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

centre seat belt anchorage trapped

Pass 24 Aug 2006 51,128 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 49,304 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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BT51 XBC is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BT51 XBC, 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 BT51 XBC registered?

BT51 XBC is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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