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PN03 ZXJ

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,900 mi
Last recorded57,900 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN03 ZXJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 57,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2017 55,812 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outside edge

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front tyre worn on outside edge

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Under-tray fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2016 53,852 miles

undershields fitted

Fail 7 Jun 2016 53,850 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

undershields fitted

Pass 29 May 2015 51,535 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 51,503 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 49,540 miles

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

advise break warning wire broke

near side and off side rear tyres inner wall slight damage

Pass 10 Jun 2013 47,641 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2013 47,641 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 47,105 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 42,938 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s/f tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 13 Feb 2009 38,091 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 33,042 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 26,386 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 19,428 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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PN03 ZXJ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PN03 ZXJ, 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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PN03 ZXJ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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