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P8 JNB

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

92,083 mi
Last recorded92,083 miles
Recorded on12 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP8 JNB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2015 92,083 miles

OSR Suspension unit weeping

OSR Tyre misshaped

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil residue

NSR Tyre mishaped

Fail 12 May 2015 92,083 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

OSR Suspension unit weeping

OSR Tyre misshaped

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil residue

NSR Tyre mishaped

Pass 9 May 2014 89,438 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyre's all round 3mm and both front tyre's wearing edges

Fail 9 May 2014 89,438 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

recommend tracking

tyre's all round 3mm and both front tyre's wearing edges

Pass 7 May 2013 87,093 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2012 84,221 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 14 May 2012 84,221 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 81,402 miles

Oil leak

front number plate deteriated

Fail 28 Apr 2011 81,251 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Oil leak

front number plate deteriated

Pass 7 Apr 2010 78,114 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 78,114 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 73,463 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 68,403 miles

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

nearside front door mirror glass missing.

Fail 2 Apr 2008 68,403 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

nearside front door mirror glass missing.

Fail 12 Mar 2008 68,123 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 56,522 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 56,522 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 May 2006 44,605 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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P8 JNB is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P8 JNB, 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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P8 JNB is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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