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GF51 BZG

2001 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

78,449 mi
Last recorded78,449 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 BZG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2022 78,449 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged some damage to webbing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 69,608 miles

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

Fuel tank strap corroded but not weakened

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear both tyres out of shape, stepping and wearing unevenly with tread 3-5mm

Fail 15 Jan 2021 69,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Fuel tank strap corroded but not weakened

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear both tyres out of shape, stepping and wearing unevenly with tread 3-5mm

Pass 10 Jan 2020 58,215 miles

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

Front both brake discs corroded on edges

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

fuel tank strap corroded but not likely to fail

Fail 10 Jan 2020 58,215 miles

Emissions not tested computer failure, but pre-printout showed emissions passed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front both brake discs corroded on edges

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and 2-3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

fuel tank strap corroded but not likely to fail

Pass 2 Jan 2019 41,342 miles

Central Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases just after CAT (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 28,609 miles

Central Rear fluid suspension unit has slight fluid seepage

Offside Rear fluid suspension unit has slight fluid seepage

Pass 18 Oct 2016 27,568 miles

Centre Rear fluid suspension unit has slight fluid seepage

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

Offside Rear fluid suspension unit has slight fluid seepage

Pass 7 Nov 2015 26,277 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2015 26,277 miles

Centre Rear Fluid suspension accumulator leaking loose pipes (2.4.D.2)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 24,849 miles

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

nearside and offside front tyre tread wearing low

nearside rear, offside rear and centre rear fluid suspension units have slight sweating of lhm fluid

Pass 12 Nov 2013 22,768 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 21,565 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 19,975 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 17,469 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 16,134 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 14,088 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 12,921 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 11,246 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 9,364 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 9,356 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit displaced (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit displaced (2.4.D.1a)

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 BZG is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GF51 BZG, 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 BZG is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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