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AP51 YKD

2001 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

143,165 mi
Last recorded143,165 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 YKD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2016 143,165 miles

Fluid suspension unit leaking both front (2.4.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Both rear tyres cracking round sidewall

Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 29 May 2015 138,003 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 129,672 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 114,033 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 93,953 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 89,631 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 89,631 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

high level brake light not working

n/s front suspension damp

o/s/r tyre side wall damage

Pass 2 Jun 2010 82,929 miles

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

n/s washer jet poor

Pass 29 May 2009 70,619 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 70,619 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 57,534 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 53,509 miles

wet test..

Pass 2 Dec 2006 48,142 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2006 48,119 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2005 41,890 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2005 41,890 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 YKD is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AP51 YKD, 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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AP51 YKD is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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