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MT52 DJX

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

103,372 mi
Last recorded103,372 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT52 DJX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 103,372 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under body and various suspension components are corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2026 103,369 miles

Central Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under body and various suspension components are corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2025 103,188 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Jan 2025 103,186 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 103,119 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Rubber starting to split at end (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 102,923 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 102,499 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 101,892 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess suspension push-rod gaiter (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 101,448 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Suspension unit ball-joint gaiter. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear seat belts not checked, rear cargo space fully in use.

Pass 3 Dec 2018 100,622 miles

Slight brake-drag felt on offside front wheel when raised wheel is rotated by hand, compared with nearside.

Slight deterioration of dust cover on nearside rear suspension unit.

Very slight leakage of oil from nearside front susp. unit low pressure oil return pipe.

Pass 5 Dec 2017 99,683 miles

Nearside rear fluid-suspension unit push-rod gaiter deteriorating.

Rear seat belts not checked. seats folded down and cargo space in use.

Fail 4 Dec 2017 99,676 miles

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

Nearside rear fluid-suspension unit push-rod gaiter deteriorating.

Rear seat belts not checked. seats folded down and cargo space in use.

Pass 4 Oct 2016 98,337 miles

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

Rear Seats folded down to accommodate cargo

Pass 14 Oct 2015 96,727 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 92,596 miles

Nail in centre of tread, and also a staple in inner shoulder of tread of offside rear tyre.

Nearside rear tyre almost smooth on outer shoulder of tread only.

Pass 1 Oct 2013 88,318 miles

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

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

One bulb not working in registration-plate lamp.

Slight drag on offside front brake.

Pass 25 Oct 2012 82,026 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2012 822,026 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 75,987 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 75,972 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 69,592 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 64,806 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 59,512 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 54,432 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 46,669 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 40,608 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 40,608 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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MT52 DJX is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 MT52 DJX, 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 MT52 DJX registered?

MT52 DJX is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 13 January 2003.

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