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PJ53 HSG

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

167,638 mi
Last recorded167,638 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 HSG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2016 167,638 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 162,520 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)

bad engine oil leak

brake fluid level low

stonechip to windscreen

Fail 17 Nov 2015 162,427 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

bad engine oil leak

brake fluid level low

stonechip to windscreen

Fail 1 Nov 2014 152,841 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 152,841 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 146,739 miles

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

noise on o/s rear brake

Pass 9 Nov 2012 137,802 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 130,482 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 130,482 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 123,801 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 123,801 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 114,147 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 94,639 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 94,639 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 has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 73,895 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 73,895 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

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 HSG is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HSG, 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 PJ53 HSG registered?

PJ53 HSG is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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