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GU03 PXE

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

68,691 mi
Last recorded68,691 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU03 PXE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2024 68,691 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 66,373 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater in front wing (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater in front wing (4.4.3 (a))

age related surface rust underneath

Fail 1 Mar 2023 66,373 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater in front wing (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater in front wing (4.4.3 (a))

age related surface rust underneath

Pass 3 Mar 2022 58,288 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 53,089 miles

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2021 53,081 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 52,073 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 49,833 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 44,390 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 38,615 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 33,668 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 33,069 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 31,673 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 29,891 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 27,208 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 24,482 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 20,874 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 18,725 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 15,996 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 13,226 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 10,091 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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GU03 PXE is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 GU03 PXE, 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 GU03 PXE registered?

GU03 PXE is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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The MOT history for GU03 PXE shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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