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PJ52 YKO

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

144,037 mi
Last recorded144,037 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ52 YKO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2016 144,037 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output nearside & offside (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

all brake pipes greased

Pass 21 Apr 2015 134,030 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

suspect slight roughness in offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 21 Apr 2015 134,028 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 125,020 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 117,146 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 115,762 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front nearside mirror slightly damaged (but taped up)

handbrake cables starting to crack

sill cover missing r/n/s(but no visible sharp edges)

Fail 22 Dec 2011 115,761 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front nearside mirror slightly damaged (but taped up)

handbrake cables starting to crack

sill cover missing r/n/s(but no visible sharp edges)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 112,482 miles

Front & rear number plates slightly deteriorated

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

nearside mirror cover damaged

offside & nearside outer hand brake cables split

Pass 16 Dec 2009 106,808 miles

N/S handbrake outer casing split

O/S handbrake outer casing split

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

Fail 15 Dec 2009 106,805 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S handbrake outer casing split

O/S handbrake outer casing split

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 99,214 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 99,214 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 91,642 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Dec 2007 91,642 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 75,479 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear brake calipers starting to push over onto brake discs

Pass 25 Mar 2006 61,007 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 61,007 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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 YKO is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YKO, 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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PJ52 YKO is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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