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PF03 WHJ

2003 Citroen C5

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,730 mi
Last recorded57,730 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF03 WHJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 57,730 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 46,674 miles

Both rear tyres perished

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 23 Apr 2015 44,474 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 41,832 miles

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

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

rear suspension spheres have a slight weap

Fail 30 Apr 2014 41,830 miles

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

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

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

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

rear suspension spheres have a slight weap

Pass 14 May 2012 40,509 miles

dampness around o/s rear suspension unit and front

Fail 11 May 2012 40,509 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

dampness around o/s rear suspension unit and front

Pass 28 Apr 2011 39,484 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 38,051 miles

slight leak at off side rear suspension

Pass 11 Jun 2008 36,098 miles

N/s/f caliper slightly seized

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2008 36,096 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 32,941 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 32,940 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 28,877 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

rear discs slight corrosion

rear pads 50% worn

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 WHJ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol 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 WHJ, 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 WHJ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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