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MJ03 ZGG

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

122,343 mi
Last recorded122,343 miles
Recorded on12 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ03 ZGG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2016 122,343 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 111,841 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 111,841 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 101,128 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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)

nearside rear tyre cut on outer wall

Fail 3 Feb 2014 101,128 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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)

nearside rear tyre cut on outer wall

Pass 11 Jan 2013 72,826 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 70,597 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 70,597 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 66,752 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)

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

Fail 4 Oct 2010 66,733 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 61,295 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 48,914 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 36,917 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 34,057 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 26,532 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 26,532 miles

Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear 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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MJ03 ZGG is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ZGG, 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 ZGG is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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