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PL52 UNE

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

143,720 mi
Last recorded143,720 miles
Recorded on23 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL52 UNE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 May 2014 143,720 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 23 May 2014 143,720 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2013 137,681 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 May 2013 137,672 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 131,776 miles

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 9 Jul 2012 131,671 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 23 Jul 2011 112,765 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2010 103,856 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

slight susp/fluid leak from under o/s/r of engine area

Fail 7 Jun 2010 103,850 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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)

slight susp/fluid leak from under o/s/r of engine area

Fail 3 Jun 2009 98,556 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 98,556 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 91,575 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 91,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 67,043 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2006 44,955 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 44,955 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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
Full Citroen C5 reliability report

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PL52 UNE is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 PL52 UNE, 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 UNE registered?

PL52 UNE is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 21 January 2003.

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