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CW51 BDV

2001 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

67,798 mi
Last recorded67,798 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW51 BDV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2020 67,798 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 59,852 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 55,998 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Oil leak engine bay ()

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2017 55,333 miles

nearside front strut damp with oil

nearside rear suspension unit damp with oil

offside front strut damp with oil

Fail 10 Feb 2017 55,318 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension leaking fluid bottle area (2.4.D.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking bottle leaking (2.3.3b)

nearside front strut damp with oil

nearside rear suspension unit damp with oil

offside front strut damp with oil

Pass 1 Feb 2016 53,450 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 53,441 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2015 51,852 miles

very slight leak from offside rear suspension unit

Pass 21 Feb 2014 49,466 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 49,466 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 42,186 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 36,211 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 34,987 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 34,311 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2009 33,330 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 32,195 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 30,653 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 28,973 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 25,907 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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CW51 BDV is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 CW51 BDV, 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 CW51 BDV registered?

CW51 BDV is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 14 November 2001.

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