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PG03 UCC

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

185,921 mi
Last recorded185,921 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG03 UCC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2021 185,921 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 185,907 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 179,664 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear suspension pipe covered in grease

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear suspension pipe covered in grease

Fail 24 Jul 2020 179,664 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear suspension pipe covered in grease

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear suspension pipe covered in grease

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 174,616 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear suspension pipe coroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear suspension pipe corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 167,502 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 159,207 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 150,383 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 139,970 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 130,045 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 119,421 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 108,831 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 100,451 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 90,888 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 80,905 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 70,799 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 60,988 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 60,966 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 63,184 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 UCC is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 UCC, 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 UCC is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 7 August 2003.

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