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AJ52 MXE

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

114,970 mi
Last recorded114,970 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 MXE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2014 114,970 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 15 Mar 2013 99,708 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 85,049 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/f tyre near limit

rear suspension units damp

Pass 25 Mar 2011 83,068 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 81,585 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 78,770 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 78,768 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 73,172 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 68,193 miles

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

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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AJ52 MXE is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2003 Citroen C5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 86,280 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 AJ52 MXE, 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 23 years old, this Citroen C5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AJ52 MXE registered?

AJ52 MXE is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 4 January 2003.

Is AJ52 MXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ52 MXE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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