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PN53 WWJ

2003 Citroen C5

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

117,578 mi
Last recorded117,578 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 WWJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2022 117,578 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 110,644 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2019 110,643 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 100,197 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 100,197 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades split (8.2.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 88,949 miles

SLIGHT LEAK FROM O/S/F SUSPENSION STRUT

Pass 3 Apr 2014 82,460 miles

ENGINE LIGHT ON

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

Fail 29 Mar 2014 82,343 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

ENGINE LIGHT ON

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 71,835 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 71,835 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 62,622 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 21 Jun 2008 62,587 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 57,504 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 41,868 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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PN53 WWJ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 PN53 WWJ, 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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PN53 WWJ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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