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BV51 TFX

2001 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

111,201 mi
Last recorded111,201 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 TFX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2012 111,201 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2011 105,830 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 101,083 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 98,602 miles

o/s rear door will not open

Fail 20 Apr 2009 98,602 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

o/s rear door will not open

Pass 1 Apr 2008 91,946 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 91,946 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 82,442 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 73,688 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 TFX is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 TFX, 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 BV51 TFX registered?

BV51 TFX is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 October 2001.

Is BV51 TFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV51 TFX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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