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AJ03 AEL

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

135,584 mi
Last recorded135,584 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 AEL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2013 135,584 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 135,584 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

offside front head light faded will need replacing

rear brakes slightly uneven

Pass 31 Jan 2012 126,425 miles

offside front head light faded

Pass 1 Feb 2011 118,765 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 118,761 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear brake discs pitted

unable to check inner brkae pads

Pass 28 Jan 2010 114,659 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 114,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 3 Feb 2009 113,226 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

front tyres worn on edges

slight damage to rear centre seat belts

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 30 Jan 2008 111,928 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 111,927 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 19 Feb 2007 109,266 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 109,266 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 100,626 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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AJ03 AEL is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AJ03 AEL, 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 AJ03 AEL registered?

AJ03 AEL is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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