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PE03 YYR

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

97,743 mi
Last recorded97,743 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE03 YYR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2016 97,743 miles

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

slight corrosion o/s / n/s rear brake discs on inner

Fail 11 Feb 2016 97,743 miles

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

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

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

slight corrosion o/s / n/s rear brake discs on inner

Pass 17 Feb 2015 91,248 miles

front and rear number plates seperating

o/s wiper blade slightly torn

Fail 17 Feb 2015 91,248 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front and rear number plates seperating

o/s wiper blade slightly torn

Pass 26 Feb 2014 84,090 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 78,196 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Feb 2013 78,195 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 71,954 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Mar 2012 71,945 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 65,435 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 57,932 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 45,916 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 35,802 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 25,079 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 14,923 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 YYR is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YYR, 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 PE03 YYR registered?

PE03 YYR is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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The MOT history for PE03 YYR shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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