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MJ03 AKU

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

63,567 mi
Last recorded63,567 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ03 AKU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 63,567 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Mar 2018 63,567 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 55,948 miles

exhaust blow

oil leak

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

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

Nearside Rear arch cosmetic damage

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2017 55,948 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear arch cosmetic damage

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

exhaust blow

oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2016 49,531 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 49,531 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 45,373 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2014 41,653 miles

Exhaust blowing from catalist section - requires replacement

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside front tyre worn bold on edges - ***advise replacement***

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear brake pipes corroded

rear hydraulic suspension pipes corroded - advise replacement

wipers poor - advise replacement

Pass 2 May 2014 41,653 miles

Exhaust blowing from catalist section - requires replacement

Nearside front tyre worn bold on edges - ***advise replacement***

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear brake pipes corroded

rear hydraulic suspension pipes corroded - advise replacement

wipers poor - advise replacement

Pass 6 Apr 2013 36,199 miles

rear suspension pipe corroded advise replacement

Fail 5 Apr 2013 36,197 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside wiper poor

rear suspension pipes corroded - advise replacement

Pass 5 Apr 2012 29,110 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 27,644 miles

Front brake discs grooved

Slight play in o/s anti roll bar drop link

Fail 8 Jun 2011 27,634 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Front brake discs grooved

Slight play in o/s anti roll bar drop link

Pass 21 Jun 2010 26,039 miles

nearside rear suspension unit slightly damp

Fail 17 Jun 2010 26,039 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

nearside rear suspension unit slightly damp

Pass 17 Jun 2009 23,829 miles

can not see rear brake pads

Pass 11 Jun 2008 21,923 miles

cant see rear brake pads

n/s/r hydraulic suspension unit slightly damp with fluid

windscreen chipped

Pass 22 Jun 2007 18,584 miles

cant see rear brake pads

Pass 6 Jun 2006 14,516 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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MJ03 AKU is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MJ03 AKU, 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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MJ03 AKU is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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