CarVerify

Free Car Check

ET03 PJX

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

220,628 mi
Last recorded220,628 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 PJX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2015 220,628 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 220,628 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 211,246 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 26,488 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

nearside mirror glass missing

Pass 28 Mar 2014 204,311 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both sides front parking brake cable outer casing slightly deteriorated

Fail 24 Mar 2014 204,167 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 186,055 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 170,142 miles

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

rear registration plate slightly faded

Pass 24 Feb 2012 170,142 miles

rear registration plate slightly faded

Pass 18 Mar 2011 153,310 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/ s/headlight beam could be better

Pass 24 Mar 2010 137,313 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate slightly faded

front registration plate has slight crack

Fail 18 Mar 2010 137,017 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate slightly faded

Service light on dash

When was cambelt changed?

front registration plate has slight crack

Pass 14 Mar 2009 117,687 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 95,131 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 70,774 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2007 70,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 46,778 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
Full Citroen C5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

ET03 PJX is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel 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 ET03 PJX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ET03 PJX?

You can check the full history of ET03 PJX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was ET03 PJX registered?

ET03 PJX is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 19 March 2003.

Is ET03 PJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET03 PJX shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ET03 PJX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on ET03 PJX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.