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PJ03 MKV

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

121,138 mi
Last recorded121,138 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ03 MKV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 121,138 miles

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

Oil leak ()

o/s and n/s front brake pad sensor wires snapped

o/s and n/s front handbrake cables are contacting the tyre and have worn off the outer covering allowing ingress.

Fail 25 Mar 2017 121,121 miles

Nearside Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

o/s and n/s front brake pad sensor wires snapped

o/s and n/s front handbrake cables are contacting the tyre and have worn off the outer covering allowing ingress.

Pass 30 Mar 2016 116,858 miles

hi level brake light has 1 bulb not working

Fail 30 Mar 2016 116,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside headlamp lens is very cloudy

hi level brake light has 1 bulb not working

Pass 25 Mar 2015 113,029 miles

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

brake fluid low

centre stop lamp has a bulb out

n/s front tyre underinflated.

o/s and n/s handbrake cable outer covers are worn through.

o/s wiper blade is split.

Fail 25 Mar 2015 113,029 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

n/s front tyre underinflated.

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

brake fluid low

centre stop lamp has a bulb out

n/s front brake pad sensor wire has snapped.

o/s and n/s handbrake cable outer covers are worn through.

o/s wiper blade is split.

Pass 31 Mar 2014 109,016 miles

Cannot test items in rear seat and in boot area due to contents.

Oil leak

both o/s and n/s front suspension units are damp with oil .

Fail 27 Mar 2014 108,959 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Cannot test items in rear seat and in boot area due to contents.

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

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

Oil leak

both o/s and n/s front suspension units are damp with oil .

Pass 27 Mar 2013 102,347 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Slight misting of fluid on the o/s front suspension unit .

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2012 47,669 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 93,448 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cannot test items in boot due to contents .

Fail 21 Mar 2012 93,381 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

The drivers door check strap is loose .

The o/s handbrake outer cover is split allowing ingress.

The o/s rear brake disc inner face is corroded.

The rear exhaust heat shield is loose .

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cannot test items in boot due to contents .

Pass 12 Mar 2011 84,284 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 77,569 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

The heatshield above the rear exhaust silencer is loose .

Pass 23 Mar 2010 77,569 miles

The heatshield above the rear exhaust silencer is loose .

Pass 25 Mar 2009 68,352 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 58,563 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 58,563 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 48,737 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 38,744 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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PJ03 MKV 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 PJ03 MKV, 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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PJ03 MKV is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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