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EX51 BBK

2001 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

100,483 mi
Last recorded100,483 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 BBK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2016 100,483 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2016 100,483 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 22 Jul 2016

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 94,116 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 92,227 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 96,222 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2013 77,655 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 77,655 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 69,916 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 63,173 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 58,125 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 51,514 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 44,118 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 39,332 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 32,240 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 BBK is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc 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 BBK, 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 EX51 BBK registered?

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

Is EX51 BBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX51 BBK 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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