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AP51 PXM

2001 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

139,310 mi
Last recorded139,310 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 PXM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2016 139,310 miles

n/s/f tyre is starting to cut out on inside of tread.

o/s/f brake is lightly binding.

Pass 19 Jan 2015 130,317 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2014 119,010 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 110,744 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 110,744 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 105,470 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 96,469 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 96,469 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 85,061 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

both no plates slightly faded

Pass 5 Aug 2008 75,216 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 65,031 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 56,795 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 56,794 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 51,205 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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AP51 PXM is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AP51 PXM, 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 AP51 PXM registered?

AP51 PXM is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 23 November 2001.

Is AP51 PXM safe to buy?

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