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PF03 FYE

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,231 mi
Last recorded145,231 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF03 FYE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2015 145,231 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 140,693 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

os handbrake cable rubbing on inside of tyre on lock

osr suspension pipe corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2014 140,679 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

os handbrake cable rubbing on inside of tyre on lock

osr suspension pipe corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2013 135,639 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2013 135,635 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 131,284 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 131,283 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 116,521 miles

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

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

front wheeels fouling arch liners

n/s/f mirror damaged

Fail 16 Jun 2011 116,097 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

front wheeels fouling arch liners

n/s/f mirror damaged

Pass 13 Jul 2010 98,206 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 13 Jul 2009 82,022 miles

n/s/f mirror cracked

n/s/f wheel fowling handbrake cable

o/s/f wheel fowling handbrake cable

rear brake valve slight misting of oil

Pass 18 Jun 2008 66,136 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT DOOR MIRROR BROKEN

NEARSIDE FRONT SHOCK SIGNS OF DAMPNESS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

REAR SUSPENSION BLOCK/PIPES SIGNS OF DAMPNESS

Pass 15 Jun 2007 52,522 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 37,646 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 FYE is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PF03 FYE, 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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PF03 FYE is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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