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BV51 TKN

2001 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

128,257 mi
Last recorded128,257 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 TKN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2014 128,257 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2014 128,255 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2013 119,514 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 119,514 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 105,831 miles

EM light on!

Fail 30 Mar 2012 105,831 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

EM light on!

Pass 21 Mar 2011 97,656 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 97,656 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 87,369 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 87,364 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 74,508 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 74,507 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 70,737 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 61,530 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 54,067 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 48,376 miles

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)

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 TKN is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 BV51 TKN, 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 TKN registered?

BV51 TKN is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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