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PF03 ESY

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

142,292 mi
Last recorded142,292 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF03 ESY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2016 142,292 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 136,411 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 3 Mar 2014 128,209 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 123,357 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 123,355 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 120,280 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 114,651 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 98,497 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 80,867 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 64,903 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 46,318 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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PF03 ESY is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 ESY, 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 ESY registered?

PF03 ESY is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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