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BT51 ZGS

2001 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,478 mi
Last recorded159,478 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 159,478 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect All (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 155,663 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

all 4 suspension units damp

Fail 27 Feb 2018 155,663 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed due to side walls being perished (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

all 4 suspension units damp

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 21 Feb 2017 152,388 miles

nsr suspension unit damp

Pass 2 Feb 2016 148,326 miles

nsr tyre on limit.

Fail 1 Feb 2016 148,326 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

nsr tyre on limit.

Pass 17 Feb 2015 146,952 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 142,943 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 142,943 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn edge

Pass 1 Feb 2013 138,996 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 138,996 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

eml on

Pass 6 Feb 2012 133,036 miles

osf drop link worn

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front sus legs damp

front tyres worn edge close to legal limit

Fail 3 Feb 2012 133,036 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front sus legs damp

front tyres worn edge close to legal limit

osf drop link worn

Pass 7 Feb 2011 124,384 miles

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

front sus units damp

nst lower arm rear bush deterioating

slight play ns drop link

Fail 4 Feb 2011 124,384 miles

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

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

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

front sus units damp

nst lower arm rear bush deterioating

slight play ns drop link

Pass 5 Feb 2010 117,285 miles

os no plate light incomplete

rear tyres worn edge

Fail 5 Feb 2010 117,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

os no plate light incomplete

rear tyres worn edge

Pass 7 Jan 2009 109,849 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nsf tyre worn outer edge

rear subframe bushes weak

slight play os drop link

Pass 8 Jan 2008 101,195 miles

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

both front tyres wearing uneven

Pass 1 Dec 2006 91,314 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 70,105 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly damaged (2.4.D.1b)

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 ZGS is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BT51 ZGS, 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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BT51 ZGS is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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