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C5 PTA

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,657 mi
Last recorded101,657 miles
Recorded on24 May 2008
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 PTA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2008 101,657 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 85,784 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 85,784 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 68,890 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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C5 PTA is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C5 PTA, 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 C5 PTA registered?

C5 PTA is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 July 2003.

Is C5 PTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C5 PTA shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C5 PTA have outstanding finance?

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