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PE03 LRV

2003 Citroen C5

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,411 mi
Last recorded113,411 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE03 LRV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 113,411 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded leading to rear flexi brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear suspension fluid pipes corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 103,730 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 103,662 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Feb 2015 96,058 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 96,058 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)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 87,336 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 79,396 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 71,495 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 71,495 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 62,453 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 51,958 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 41,609 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 31,226 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 22,872 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 17,330 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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PE03 LRV is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PE03 LRV, 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 PE03 LRV registered?

PE03 LRV is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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