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PF52 PHY

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

96,086 mi
Last recorded96,086 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2012
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF52 PHY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2012 96,086 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

bothside front head lamp lens are tarnished. lights output reduced.should replace marginal pass.

bothside front position lamp dim.

engine leak oil , and injector lightly leak also.

Fail 30 Mar 2012 96,086 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

bothside front head lamp lens are tarnished. lights output reduced.should replace marginal pass.

bothside front position lamp dim.

engine leak oil , and injector lightly leak also.

nearside front brake pads sensor broken.

Pass 4 Apr 2011 92,051 miles

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

o/s/r caliper fouling on wheel

Fail 26 Mar 2010 86,113 miles

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

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

front number plate is dilaminating.

Pass 26 Mar 2010 86,113 miles

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

front number plate is dilaminating.

Pass 11 Mar 2009 80,572 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 75,392 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 69,804 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 69,804 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 18 May 2006 55,798 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 55,798 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 PHY is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PHY, 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 PF52 PHY registered?

PF52 PHY is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 20 February 2003.

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