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PCZ 6079

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2022
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

105,391 mi
Last recorded105,391 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPCZ 6079
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2021 105,391 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2021 105,391 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 104,558 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Feb 2020 104,558 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 88,647 miles

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

Front both shockers slightly leaking oil.

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

all brake pipes heavily greased.

Fail 19 Dec 2018 88,050 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexy to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front sets (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre badly worn on outer edge

both front discs badly corroded \ pitted on inner faces

both front tyres badly worn on outer edges (under inflation)

both rear discs badly corroded\pitted on inner and outer faces

Pass 20 Dec 2017 80,627 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 69,972 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 69,968 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 61,627 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 61,625 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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PCZ 6079 is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 PCZ 6079, 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 PCZ 6079 registered?

PCZ 6079 is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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