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RJ03 PXX

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

98,439 mi
Last recorded98,439 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ03 PXX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2016 98,439 miles

airbag light on

mil light on

n/s/f brake binding slightly

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 20 Jul 2016 98,437 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

airbag light on

mil light on

n/s/f brake binding slightly

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 15 Jul 2015 92,860 miles

Offside Front Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 87,131 miles

Oil leak

airbag light on!

engine management light on

Fail 18 Jul 2014 87,131 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

airbag light on!

engine management light on

Pass 24 Jul 2013 81,216 miles

mil light on

Fail 24 Jul 2013 81,216 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

mil light on

Pass 9 Jul 2012 74,878 miles

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

airbag light on

mil light on

oil leak

Fail 9 Jul 2012 74,875 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

airbag light on

mil light on

oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2011 68,389 miles

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

air bag light illuminated

Pass 29 Jul 2010 62,084 miles

n/s door mirror cover taped over

Non obligatory mirror damaged

air bag light on

Fail 29 Jul 2010 62,084 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

air bag light on

n/s door mirror cover taped over

Pass 30 Jul 2009 53,462 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Non obligatory mirror damaged

air bag light on

Fail 29 Jul 2009 53,461 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Non obligatory mirror damaged

air bag light on

Pass 29 Mar 2008 37,999 miles

freount brake discs lipped

Pass 28 Mar 2007 32,280 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 24,743 miles

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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RJ03 PXX is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RJ03 PXX, 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 RJ03 PXX registered?

RJ03 PXX is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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