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EX51 BBF

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

114,023 mi
Last recorded114,023 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 BBF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2017 114,023 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 98,702 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 90,352 miles

rear suspention unit damp with oil

Pass 11 Sep 2013 89,820 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 89,300 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 88,520 miles

slight bind on o/s/f brake.

Pass 23 Sep 2010 87,742 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 86,781 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 86,781 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 73,935 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 73,935 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 63,074 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 49,862 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 49,862 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2006 49,845 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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EX51 BBF is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EX51 BBF, 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 EX51 BBF registered?

EX51 BBF is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is EX51 BBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX51 BBF shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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