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PA03 FNV

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

158,068 mi
Last recorded158,068 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA03 FNV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2014 158,068 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 101,456 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 97,930 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 87,523 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 79,238 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 79,238 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 27 Jul 2009 70,650 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 70,650 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 60,114 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 49,103 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 34,554 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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PA03 FNV is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PA03 FNV, 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 PA03 FNV registered?

PA03 FNV is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 5 March 2003.

Is PA03 FNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for PA03 FNV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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