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PJ03 VVX

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

157,977 mi
Last recorded157,977 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ03 VVX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2015 157,977 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Slight corrosion to brake pipes at rear.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2014 144,221 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 15 Apr 2013 133,860 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 133,860 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 123,559 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 111,432 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 101,997 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 89,238 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)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 77,859 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 70,890 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 70,890 miles

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)

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)

Pass 26 May 2006 67,067 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 VVX is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VVX, 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 VVX registered?

PJ03 VVX is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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