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PF03 CDE

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

179,981 mi
Last recorded179,981 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF03 CDE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2015 179,981 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 179,981 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 166,944 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 152,924 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 142,010 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 129,589 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 118,589 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 118,589 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 107,717 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 May 2007 104,732 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 104,732 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 100,299 miles

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

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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PF03 CDE is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PF03 CDE, 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 PF03 CDE registered?

PF03 CDE is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 July 2003.

Is PF03 CDE safe to buy?

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