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PJ53 BHW

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

129,586 mi
Last recorded129,586 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 BHW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 129,586 miles

Oil leak ()

o/s/f wing rusty

o/s/r tyre pressure low

rear hydraulic pipes corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2017 129,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

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

o/s/f wing rusty

o/s/r tyre pressure low

rear hydraulic pipes corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2016 126,478 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 126,478 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 122,811 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f bumper corner insecure

Pass 3 Mar 2014 116,823 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)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 109,180 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 101,492 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2012 101,492 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 93,643 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 93,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Sep 2009 78,291 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 78,291 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 68,446 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 57,749 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 49,815 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 49,801 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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PJ53 BHW 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 70.6%.

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 PJ53 BHW, 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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PJ53 BHW is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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