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AK51 SWN

2001 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

138,234 mi
Last recorded138,234 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 SWN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2016 138,234 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 138,234 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 119,154 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 119,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 105,945 miles

front brake discs worn and lipped

n/s front anti roll bar drop link has slight movement

n/s front tyre worn and perished

o/s and n/s front struts damp

Pass 9 Oct 2013 103,613 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 98,581 miles

1.slight dampness around both nearside suspension struts.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 93,095 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2011 93,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2010 87,584 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 87,584 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 81,417 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 81,417 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 75,864 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 64,941 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 64,530 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

slight brake bind to front †unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 13 Sep 2006 54,053 miles

(1)both front tyres wearing on edges

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear 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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AK51 SWN is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SWN, 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 SWN registered?

AK51 SWN is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 19 September 2001.

Is AK51 SWN safe to buy?

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