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PJ03 VVT

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

156,172 mi
Last recorded156,172 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ03 VVT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 10 Nov 2012 156,172 miles

centre stoplamp disconnected

Pass 8 Jul 2011 141,811 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 123,137 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 112,206 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 93,036 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 68,839 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 41,200 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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PJ03 VVT is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 VVT, 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 PJ03 VVT registered?

PJ03 VVT is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 6 May 2003.

Is PJ03 VVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ03 VVT shows 7 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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