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PF52 ONJ

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

129,108 mi
Last recorded129,108 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF52 ONJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2020 129,108 miles

Nearside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2019 117,496 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 111,877 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 111,744 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 107,336 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 99,981 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 94,104 miles

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2014 87,350 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

nearside rear wheel has the spare fitted

Fail 1 Feb 2014 87,350 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 81,773 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

steel wheel fitted to f/n/s

Pass 14 Jan 2012 79,040 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 73,643 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 64,815 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2010 64,815 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 55,419 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 45,249 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 40,014 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 34,505 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 34,505 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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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PF52 ONJ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 PF52 ONJ, 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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PF52 ONJ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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