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PL03 ZDF

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

193,211 mi
Last recorded193,211 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 ZDF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2016 193,211 miles

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

n/s wing mirror glass broken

Fail 15 Feb 2016 192,278 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

n/s wing mirror glass broken

Fail 12 Feb 2015 160,312 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 160,312 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 158,392 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Front brake pads are getting low

Front wiper blades are slightly deteriorated

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 27 Aug 2013 145,516 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 145,516 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 137,494 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 137,493 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Jun 2011 125,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

both front tyres approaching wear bands

full plastic undertrays & plastic sill covers fitted

long handbrake travel

n/s/r/brake disc pitted

Pass 28 Jun 2011 125,448 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

both front tyres approaching wear bands

full plastic undertrays & plastic sill covers fitted

long handbrake travel

n/s/r/brake disc pitted

Pass 19 Aug 2010 119,100 miles

engine cover insecure

Fail 19 Aug 2010 119,100 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

engine cover insecure

Pass 25 Aug 2009 111,561 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 111,477 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front sidelights dim

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 20 Aug 2008 103,773 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 96,947 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 96,947 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 88,304 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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PL03 ZDF is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 ZDF, 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 PL03 ZDF registered?

PL03 ZDF is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 21 July 2003.

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