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AX51 KMJ

2001 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,152 mi
Last recorded159,152 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Citroen C588,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX51 KMJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2017 159,152 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside 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)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 158,631 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 158,631 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 156,170 miles

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

offside wiper blade split at ends

Pass 4 Apr 2014 148,687 miles

brake pedal antislip rubber starting to wear

centre and rear exhaust sections starting to rust

front handbrake cables outer casings starting to split

front suspension struts slightly damp

indicator sidrepeator bulbs starting to discolour

nearside rear wheel rim slight damage

power steering pipes damp

rear brake hoses metal ferrules starting to rust

rear screen washer jet not working

rear suspension slightly hard and slight noise

slight oil leak

slight play in steering rack

small stone chips in front windscreen

spare tyre needs replacing

Fail 3 Apr 2014 148,687 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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brake pedal antislip rubber starting to wear

centre and rear exhaust sections starting to rust

front handbrake cables outer casings starting to split

front suspension struts slightly damp

indicator sidrepeator bulbs starting to discolour

nearside rear wheel rim slight damage

power steering pipes damp

rear brake hoses metal ferrules starting to rust

rear screen washer jet not working

rear suspension slightly hard and slight noise

slight oil leak

slight play in steering rack

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 24 Apr 2013 137,646 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 137,645 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 125,570 miles

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

both front tyres wearing low

creaking noise from rear suspension

Pass 26 Mar 2009 111,694 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 111,534 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 98,226 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 83,025 miles

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)

offside front tyre wearing low

offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 29 Mar 2006 71,080 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2004 56,054 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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AX51 KMJ is a 2001 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AX51 KMJ, 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 AX51 KMJ registered?

AX51 KMJ is a 2001 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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