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PN03 XHY

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

161,394 mi
Last recorded161,394 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN03 XHY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2015 161,394 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear suspension unit has misting of oil

Pass 20 Feb 2015 161,394 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

nearside rear suspension unit has misting of oil

Pass 22 Feb 2014 156,771 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 153,088 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 148,164 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 139,096 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear disc part worn

offside mirror cover missing

Pass 4 Mar 2010 133,956 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 125,561 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 125,559 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 115,177 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 106,988 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 106,988 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 93,482 miles

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

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 XHY is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XHY, 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 XHY registered?

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

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