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PJ03 WXH

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

153,550 mi
Last recorded153,550 miles
Recorded on9 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ03 WXH
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2015 153,550 miles

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

Nearside Front Gas suspension unit supply pipe damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Front Gas suspension unit supply pipe damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 147,708 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2013 139,036 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2012 125,440 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 10 May 2012 125,440 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 109,757 miles

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

both front shock absorbers slight misting

front brake discs worn and pitted

o/s/f tyre worn uneven

Pass 4 May 2010 93,818 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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)

o/s/r tyre worn uneven

Pass 29 Apr 2009 79,949 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 70,549 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 56,046 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 55,986 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

advise nail nsr tyre

Pass 8 May 2006 41,950 miles

rear discs corroded

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 WXH is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PJ03 WXH, 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 PJ03 WXH registered?

PJ03 WXH is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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