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EO03 PPX

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

68,931 mi
Last recorded68,931 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO03 PPX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 68,931 miles

both rear steel brake pipes going to flexy pipes are starting to corrode

headlamp pattern is getting poor

slight bind on n/s/f wheel. Maybe be due too vehicle being stood up for some time

Fail 24 Aug 2016 68,931 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear steel brake pipes going to flexy pipes are starting to corrode

headlamp pattern is getting poor

slight bind on n/s/f wheel. Maybe be due too vehicle being stood up for some time

Pass 8 Apr 2015 66,640 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2014 63,937 miles

N/S front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 63,937 miles

N/S front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 60,163 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2012 57,115 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 55,143 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 50,158 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 50,158 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 49,758 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 42,089 miles

Front number plate fading & distorting.

Pass 4 Mar 2008 37,895 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 35,112 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 27,977 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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EO03 PPX is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 EO03 PPX, 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 EO03 PPX registered?

EO03 PPX is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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