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PJ52 NXG

2003 Citroen C5

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,481 mi
Last recorded100,481 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2010
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ52 NXG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2010 100,481 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 100,481 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Oil filter leaking (heavy)

Fail 9 Jun 2010 340,788 miles

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

front and rear number plates started to deteriorate

Pass 12 May 2009 84,701 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 68,824 miles

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

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

n/s reverse innop

Pass 16 Apr 2007 53,940 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 41,374 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 40,914 miles

slight oil misting on both front bodies of suspension legs

Fail 28 Dec 2005 40,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight oil misting on both front bodies of suspension legs

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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PJ52 NXG is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 PJ52 NXG, 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 PJ52 NXG registered?

PJ52 NXG is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 21 January 2003.

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