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PL52 AOH

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

145,061 mi
Last recorded145,061 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL52 AOH
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2016 145,061 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 142,440 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 138,834 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2013 136,082 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 132,026 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 120,545 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 120,505 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 109,809 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 96,426 miles

o/s/r door not opening

Pass 1 Apr 2008 83,041 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 72,745 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 72,745 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 56,395 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 55,841 miles

Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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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PL52 AOH is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 AOH, 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 PL52 AOH registered?

PL52 AOH is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 February 2003.

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The MOT history for PL52 AOH shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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