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PM03 CBF

2003 Citroen C5

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

106,098 mi
Last recorded106,098 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPM03 CBF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 106,098 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 103,446 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 100,027 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 100,027 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded part of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 May 2015 96,315 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 May 2014 92,235 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 88,173 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 88,171 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2012 84,160 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 79,455 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 73,381 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 66,122 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 56,922 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 44,314 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 44,314 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2006 29,973 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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PM03 CBF is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 PM03 CBF, 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 PM03 CBF registered?

PM03 CBF is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 13 May 2003.

Is PM03 CBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for PM03 CBF shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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