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PL52 EJE

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

93,156 mi
Last recorded93,156 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2012 93,156 miles

nearside front and rear suspension unit very slightly damp with fluid

Fail 4 Dec 2012 93,156 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nearside front and rear suspension unit very slightly damp with fluid

Pass 7 Dec 2011 82,514 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 74,177 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)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 119,107 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 54,645 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 44,260 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 35,123 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 25,241 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 EJE is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EJE, 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 EJE registered?

PL52 EJE is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 18 February 2003.

Is PL52 EJE safe to buy?

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