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BV51 XNK

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

95,459 mi
Last recorded95,459 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 XNK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 95,459 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 85,370 miles

Fluid suspension component damp

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

engine management light on

nearside front tyre worn on edge

offside front tyre worn on edge

Fail 1 Dec 2015 85,370 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195-65/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fluid suspension component damp

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

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

engine management light on

nearside front tyre worn on edge

offside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 26 Nov 2014 76,317 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2013 66,545 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 66,545 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 57,548 miles

engine management light on

Pass 17 Nov 2011 50,799 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 50,799 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 46,358 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 42,973 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2009 42,973 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 38,371 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 38,365 miles

Offside Outer Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 34,294 miles

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

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

ns wiper split

Pass 12 Feb 2007 30,150 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 25,999 miles

windscreen cracked in zone b but not exceeding 40mm

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 XNK is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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