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PL03 OGV

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

251,720 mi
Last recorded251,720 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 OGV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2022 251,720 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 251,677 miles

Nearside Front Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation rubbing on wheel/car body (1.1.15 (d))

Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side cable snapped (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 247,892 miles

Front brake pad sensor wires damaged

Nearside Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jun 2021 247,892 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear of wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component leaking cylinder attached to accumulator (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached front of wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension pipe damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake pad sensor wires damaged

Nearside Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear suspension cylinder boot insecure

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

dash indicates abs fault

Pass 14 Jul 2020 243,327 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 242,910 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension pipe damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2019 233,309 miles

surface corrosion on all steel brake pipes

Fail 8 Jul 2019 233,309 miles

Rear Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

surface corrosion on all steel brake pipes

Pass 19 Jun 2018 220,174 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 220,174 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 206,434 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 206,434 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 193,041 miles

surface corrosion on steel brake pipes

Pass 15 Jul 2015 176,637 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 176,637 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 May 2015 175,881 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

surface corrosion on all steel brake pipes

Pass 6 Jun 2014 160,963 miles

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

Offside Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

o/s and n/s wiper blades split

Pass 31 May 2013 145,655 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 May 2012 129,941 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 110,381 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)

n/s o/s roll bar links fitted incorret

Fail 7 Jun 2011 110,381 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

n/s o/s roll bar links fitted incorret

Pass 7 Jun 2010 89,705 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 89,705 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 69,577 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 47,588 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 34,055 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 22,365 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
Full Citroen C5 reliability report

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PL03 OGV is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 PL03 OGV, 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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PL03 OGV is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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