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PF52 PFY

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

47,300 mi
Last recorded47,300 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF52 PFY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 47,300 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension unit started to leak.

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened in very poor condition also back plate rusted. (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension unit started to leak.

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened in very poor condition also back plate is rusted through. (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Speedometer is faulty needle in wrong position.

Fail 28 Apr 2017 47,288 miles

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension unit started to leak.

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened in very poor condition also back plate rusted. (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension unit started to leak.

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened in very poor condition also back plate is rusted through. (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Speedometer is faulty needle in wrong position.

Pass 16 Feb 2016 38,401 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

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

rear wheels touching brake caliper

Fail 3 Feb 2016 38,903 miles

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

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

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

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

rear wheels touching brake caliper

Pass 16 Jan 2015 36,971 miles

All 4 brake disks rustey

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jan 2015 36,967 miles

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

All 4 brake disks rustey

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2014 34,837 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

N/S/Rear + O/S/Rear brake calipers fouling road wheels

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jan 2014 34,812 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Exhaust deteriorated

N/S/Rear + O/S/Rear brake calipers fouling road wheels

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2013 32,071 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 14 Jan 2013 31,989 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 29,513 miles

FRONT BRAKE IMBALANCE 25%

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

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)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jan 2012 29,513 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2011 26,493 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 23,623 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 20,691 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 17,600 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 17,525 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 15,621 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 12,566 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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PF52 PFY is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 PF52 PFY, 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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PF52 PFY is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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