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PG03 RCX

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

78,836 mi
Last recorded78,836 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG03 RCX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2020 78,836 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge close (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 78,836 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge close (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 74,300 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 69,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

non standard brake pad retainer fitted on n/s/r

Fail 19 Jan 2018 69,593 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

non standard brake pad retainer fitted on n/s/r

Pass 29 Dec 2016 65,089 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

outer sills not visible

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2016 60,776 miles

Nearside Front handbrake cable outer sleeve damaged

Fail 25 Jan 2016 60,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front handbrake cable outer sleeve damaged

Pass 11 Mar 2015 59,999 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

abit of marks on screen from wiper blades and nearside may be wrong size?

both sides traces of tyres catching inner arches when under load?

floor to sills main in middle corroded

nearside headlamp beam pattern can just see and outer len faded alot

nearside rear tyre 2.3mm and punchured

offside rear lamp len cracked

offside rear tyre low on pressure cannot see leak?

oil leak under top engine cover?

Pass 11 Mar 2014 59,321 miles

both side repeaters pale

engine bay and under covers fitted

front wiper blades worn

n/s headlamp lense faded

n/s/f hand brake cable worn/been rubbing

n/s/r tyre wearing slightly low outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm, stepped/worn lower inner edge

slight play steering rack arms when rocked

Pass 20 Mar 2013 58,114 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre punchured may not repair because of hole which when removing part from tyre may be to bigger hole? for repair?

nearside headlamp len faded

on lock to lock traces tyres may be catching handbrake cables

Pass 26 Mar 2012 57,006 miles

both front side repeaters pale

n/s/f tyre stepped inner edge and screw in tread

o/s/f tyre badly stepped inner edge

o/s/r lamp cracked

rear centre seat belt sticking

rear fog light inop on tow bar socket and side lights flicker, poor connection?

rear washer inop

slight play/slack bottom of handbrake travel

Pass 29 Mar 2011 55,605 miles

both side repeaters pale

n/s/f tyre getting slightly low and worn on outer edge

n/s/r tyre stepped

no rubber on rear wiper blade

o/s/f tyre wearing low

o/s/r lamp cracked

Pass 22 Mar 2010 53,000 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 52,998 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 49,086 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 45,477 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 41,578 miles

REAR WIPER BLADE NEEDS REPLACING

Pass 20 Jul 2006 31,385 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 RCX is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RCX, 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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PG03 RCX is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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