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M8 PRD

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

158,114 mi
Last recorded158,114 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 PRD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2020 158,114 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 154,183 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 149,580 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 145,474 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 145,474 miles

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 141,421 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 135,025 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 131,139 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 131,139 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 124,886 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 110,054 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 110,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 92,559 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 75,957 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 75,957 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

rear brake caliper fouling on rear brake discs

Fail 4 Mar 2009 70,674 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 70,674 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 61,504 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 61,496 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 49,713 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 49,713 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 42,013 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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M8 PRD is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 M8 PRD, 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

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What year was M8 PRD registered?

M8 PRD is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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