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AJ53 PMO

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,299 mi
Last recorded91,299 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 PMO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2015 91,299 miles

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

Nail in N/S/R Tyre

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

Oil Leak

Fail 9 Nov 2015 91,299 miles

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

Nail in N/S/R Tyre

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil Leak

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

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Fail 7 Nov 2014 88,335 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Near side rear tyre slightly cut on tread

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Off side rear body slightly damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2014 88,335 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Near side rear tyre slightly cut on tread

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Off side rear body slightly damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2013 82,264 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 72,105 miles

offside front tyre wearing on outer treds

Pass 2 Nov 2011 69,753 miles

Both front and N/S/R suspension units damp.

Inner face of O/S/F brake discs ridged.

Inner face of both rear brake discs rusty.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Slight play in steering rack.

Wiper rubbers split at ends.

Wipers smeary.

Fail 11 Nov 2010 66,217 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 66,217 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 62,364 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 54,248 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 54,235 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 42,585 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 33,660 miles

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

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

offside rear service brake slightly low effort

Fail 5 Dec 2006 33,660 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

offside rear service brake slightly low effort

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 PMO is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AJ53 PMO, 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 PMO is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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