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GF51 BJK

2001 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

37,770 mi
Last recorded37,770 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 BJK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2016 37,770 miles

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

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both sides (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres worn faster on inner shoulders

EML on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroded slightly (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 36,083 miles

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 36,083 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 34,420 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 34,420 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 31,541 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Mar 2013 31,541 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 30,958 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 29,959 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 28,913 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 27,539 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 26,025 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 22,893 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)

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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GF51 BJK is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GF51 BJK, 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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GF51 BJK is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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