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AK51 HRU

2001 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

51,102 mi
Last recorded51,102 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 HRU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2014 51,102 miles

rear suspension fluid junction modual slightly misty with oil

security and possition of nsr suspension pipes\operation of nsf hand brake lever at caliper\rear brake discs slightly corroded and worn\rear

slight play detected at steering wheel\slightv play in front suspension joints\slight play in front strut top bushes\wipers for clearance\beam deflectors on headlamps\

Fail 11 Apr 2014 51,102 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear suspension fluid junction modual slightly misty with oil

security and possition of nsr suspension pipes\operation of nsf hand brake lever at caliper\rear brake discs slightly corroded and worn\rear

slight play detected at steering wheel\slightv play in front suspension joints\slight play in front strut top bushes\wipers for clearance\beam deflectors on headlamps\

Pass 16 Apr 2013 38,597 miles

beam deflectors fitted to headlamps\front brake discs wearing\osf lower ball joint for slight play and seal slightly deteriorated\nsr suspension pipe for security

Pass 26 Apr 2012 21,708 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Fail 26 Apr 2012 21,699 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 39 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 30,169 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 29,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

rear discs slighty pitted

Pass 24 Aug 2009 24,767 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 23,916 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 22,752 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 21,222 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 21,222 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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AK51 HRU is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc 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 AK51 HRU, 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 AK51 HRU registered?

AK51 HRU is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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