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AK13 GZV

2013 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

141,775 mi
Last recorded141,775 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 2013 Citroen C569,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK13 GZV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2023 141,775 miles

CHIP ON THE WINDOW

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2023 141,772 miles

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

CHIP ON THE WINDOW

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 136,759 miles

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

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

chip on wind screen

Fail 12 Nov 2022 136,757 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

chip on wind screen

Pass 16 Nov 2021 130,835 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords OUTER WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

SLIGHT CHIP IN FRONT SCREEN IN ZONE B

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 130,830 miles

SLIGHT CHIP IN ZONE B

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 130,827 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

SLIGHT CHIP ON FRONT WINDSCREEN IN ZONE B

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Nov 2019 130,827 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

SLIGHT CHIP ON FRONT WINDSCREEN IN ZONE B

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 128,022 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 124,010 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 118,587 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 114,277 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2016 113,453 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Mechanical brake component locking device insecure nearside rear parking brake cable insecurely mounted (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

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

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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AK13 GZV is a 2013 Citroen C5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2013 Citroen C5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 69,574 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 AK13 GZV, 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 13 years old, this Citroen C5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AK13 GZV registered?

AK13 GZV is a 2013 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 May 2013.

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