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FY51 BMO

2001 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

77,255 mi
Last recorded77,255 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 BMO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2021 77,255 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 74,057 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front misting of fluid on suspension unit and pipe

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Sep 2019 72,281 miles

Nearside Front suspension unit has a slight leak

Offside Front suspension unit has a slight leak

Fail 3 Sep 2019 72,279 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front suspension unit has a slight leak

Offside Front suspension unit has a slight leak

Pass 5 Sep 2018 71,488 miles

Nearside Front Suspension unit damaged but not to excess slight weep (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wiper blade split

Nearside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess slight weep (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension unit damaged but not to excess slight weep (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front wiper blade split

Pass 9 Jan 2018 71,134 miles

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 70,493 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 69,499 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear light unit damaged

offside rear tyre perished and cracked

oil leak to engine

Fail 18 Jan 2016 69,499 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear light unit damaged

offside rear tyre perished and cracked

oil leak to engine

Pass 29 Jan 2015 68,597 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Jan 2015 68,563 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 67,375 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jan 2014 67,375 miles

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 66,641 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Jan 2013 66,630 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 62,589 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 57,230 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 55,411 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 54,446 miles

offside front and offside rear tyres perished.

Pass 14 Dec 2007 53,743 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 53,743 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight misting of fluid on nearside and offside suspension

Pass 2 Oct 2006 48,482 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 38,893 miles

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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FY51 BMO is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FY51 BMO, 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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FY51 BMO is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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