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PG03 ERV

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

218,094 mi
Last recorded218,094 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG03 ERV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 218,094 miles

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Mar 2019 218,091 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Apr 2018 207,971 miles

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

slight play offside inner steering rack joint

Fail 26 Apr 2018 207,971 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

slight play offside inner steering rack joint

Pass 11 May 2017 193,710 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured offside & nearside (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 May 2017 193,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Side repeater slightly discoloured offside & nearside (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 176,178 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 176,178 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2015 158,170 miles

Both front and rear brake discs lipped on edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 146,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

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

Fail 11 Apr 2014 146,205 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 129,957 miles

nearside front pad warning light wire broke

offside front tyre approaching limit and bald on edges

oily residue rear of engine

rear brake pads low

Fail 30 Apr 2013 129,956 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front pad warning light wire broke

offside front tyre approaching limit and bald on edges

oily residue rear of engine

rear brake pads low

Pass 30 Apr 2012 108,758 miles

front number plate slight damaged

rear spoiler slightly loose

Fail 30 Apr 2012 108,758 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front number plate slight damaged

rear spoiler slightly loose

Pass 13 Apr 2011 88,558 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 88,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 70,910 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 66,656 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 54,113 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 46,246 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 35,202 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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PG03 ERV is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 PG03 ERV, 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 PG03 ERV registered?

PG03 ERV is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 8 July 2003.

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