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PL52 AGO

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

106,958 mi
Last recorded106,958 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL52 AGO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 106,958 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess damp (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

some under bonnet components covered

some underside components covered

Pass 17 Jan 2018 96,411 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2018 96,393 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 83,751 miles

Nearside Rear suspension sphere damp

Offside Rear suspension sphere damp

Fail 17 Jan 2017 83,751 miles

Nearside Rear suspension sphere damp

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear suspension sphere damp

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 79,892 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 79,892 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 73,637 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Plastic sill covers obscure some prescribed areas

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2014 66,766 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 60,588 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2012 53,876 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2011 49,420 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 45,806 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 16 Feb 2009 37,576 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 32,944 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 28,785 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 23,971 miles

Advise servicing front brakes

Pass 5 Jan 2006 23,964 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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PL52 AGO is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PL52 AGO, 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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PL52 AGO is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 22 February 2003.

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