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PL03 ZNB

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

146,711 mi
Last recorded146,711 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 ZNB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2015 146,711 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2015 146,647 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 133,554 miles

offside rear disc corroded

slight misting of oil front suspension units

Fail 7 Jan 2014 133,277 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

offside rear disc corroded

slight misting of oil front suspension units

Pass 11 Jan 2013 122,805 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2013 122,800 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2012 122,532 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2011 112,588 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 104,805 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 99,559 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 86,816 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 70,169 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 58,531 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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PL03 ZNB is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PL03 ZNB, 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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PL03 ZNB is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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