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BV51 XMA

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

89,233 mi
Last recorded89,233 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 XMA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 89,233 miles

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

corrosion throughout vehicle

Pass 15 Nov 2024 88,666 miles

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

corrosion throughout vehicle

Fail 15 Nov 2024 88,666 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

corrosion throughout vehicle

Pass 15 Nov 2023 87,746 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 87,112 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2022 87,112 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 85,300 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 84,151 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 84,151 miles

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 83,709 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 83,709 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 82,818 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 81,635 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 80,456 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 80,456 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 79,363 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 78,246 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 75,006 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 71,750 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 68,881 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 65,809 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 65,809 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 59,083 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 54,261 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 54,261 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 50,041 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 43,164 miles

Nearside 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 XMA is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 XMA, 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 XMA registered?

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

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