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BV51 PCU

2001 Citroen C5

Black Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

93,025 mi
Last recorded93,025 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 PCU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2022 93,025 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 86,696 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 82,086 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 76,950 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 73,820 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 70,392 miles

FRONT AND REAR TYRES SIGNS OF WEAR AND CRACKING

Fail 3 Oct 2017 70,387 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

FRONT AND REAR TYRES SIGNS OF WEAR AND CRACKING

Pass 5 Oct 2016 67,698 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 63,258 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT JOINT TO MANIFOLD (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened RECOMMEND ATTENSION (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened RECOMMEND ATTENSION (3.5.1i)

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLESIGNS OF SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Fail 23 Sep 2015 63,258 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/65/15 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT JOINT TO MANIFOLD (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened RECOMMEND ATTENSION (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened RECOMMEND ATTENSION (3.5.1i)

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLESIGNS OF SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Pass 30 Sep 2014 60,687 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 59,319 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 59,319 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 57,403 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 25 Sep 2012 57,403 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 56,011 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 54,016 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 53,860 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

front brake discs low,osf tyre tread low

Pass 29 Sep 2009 51,403 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 50,510 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 49,191 miles

Engine oil leak.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Sep 2006 42,441 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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BV51 PCU is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BV51 PCU, 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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BV51 PCU is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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