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PN03 XEC

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

69,693 mi
Last recorded69,693 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN03 XEC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2023 69,693 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 66,585 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 65,224 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 64,490 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 62,830 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 61,177 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 59,126 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 55,998 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 52,236 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2014 48,918 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 45,344 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 41,121 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Feb 2011 37,944 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 34,328 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 34,328 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 31,241 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 27,543 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 22,420 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 16,922 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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PN03 XEC 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 94.7%.

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 PN03 XEC, 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 PN03 XEC registered?

PN03 XEC is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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