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AJ53 CUW

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

189,689 mi
Last recorded189,689 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 CUW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2017 189,689 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 169,892 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 169,892 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 153,768 miles

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened above axle (2.4.D.3)

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2015 153,765 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened above axle (2.4.D.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 139,114 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Dec 2014 139,114 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 127,331 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 116,183 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer tread

Pass 28 Nov 2011 101,805 miles

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

sufface rust on rear discs

Pass 29 Nov 2010 89,913 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 75,838 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 58,994 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs lipped

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 28 Nov 2007 48,447 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 38,238 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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AJ53 CUW is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AJ53 CUW, 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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AJ53 CUW is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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