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AK51 LPA

2001 Citroen C5

Purple Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

49,934 mi
Last recorded49,934 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 LPA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2020 49,934 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 49,934 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 47,859 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage low pressure return from rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2019 47,788 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 45,736 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 Dec 2017 45,731 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 43,585 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 41,275 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 38,672 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 36,743 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 35,898 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 34,340 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 32,468 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 29,655 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 29,665 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 27,209 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 23,216 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 19,301 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 13,731 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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AK51 LPA is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Purple with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AK51 LPA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK51 LPA registered?

AK51 LPA is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 17 September 2001.

Is AK51 LPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK51 LPA shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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