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PJ03 GRU

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2014
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,522 mi
Last recorded98,522 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ03 GRU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 8 Jul 2013 98,522 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 92,122 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 86,718 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 82,418 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 77,578 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 67,758 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 53,838 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 50,941 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 36,736 miles

near side track rod end slight play

slight play near side front hub

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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PJ03 GRU is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PJ03 GRU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PJ03 GRU registered?

PJ03 GRU is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 16 April 2003.

Is PJ03 GRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ03 GRU shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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