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CE51 BWG

2001 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2013
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

142,023 mi
Last recorded142,023 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE51 BWG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 2 Oct 2012 142,023 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 123,244 miles

cover under engine and floors

dampness to both front suspension legs

Pass 1 Oct 2010 107,835 miles

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

cover under engine and floors

dampness to rear suspension pipes

wet day

Pass 9 Oct 2009 91,749 miles

steering has had excessive heat applied to steersing arms

wheel balance and rotation needs attention

Pass 14 Nov 2008 83,606 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 73,930 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)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 63,712 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 51,824 miles

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

Rear 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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CE51 BWG is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 CE51 BWG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE51 BWG registered?

CE51 BWG is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is CE51 BWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE51 BWG shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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