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PK03 CGX

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

117,031 mi
Last recorded117,031 miles
Recorded on15 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK03 CGX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2013 117,031 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 May 2013 116,988 miles

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 8 May 2013 116,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 May 2012 108,382 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 108,371 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2011 99,815 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 99,804 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2010 89,470 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 89,470 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 May 2009 81,196 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 68,325 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 68,234 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 58,095 miles

rear nearside and offside brake discs corroded

rear nearside tyre on 2mm

Pass 15 Mar 2006 45,050 miles

both rear discs starting to corrode

nearside front tyre side wall slightly damaged and worn to 2mm

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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PK03 CGX is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PK03 CGX, 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 PK03 CGX registered?

PK03 CGX is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 19 March 2003.

Is PK03 CGX safe to buy?

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