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PY52 SVF

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

126,242 mi
Last recorded126,242 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2012
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY52 SVF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2012 126,242 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 114,689 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 103,001 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 87,954 miles

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre worn on outter edge

Fail 30 Jan 2009 87,954 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre worn on outter edge

Pass 28 Jan 2008 74,401 miles

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 5 Feb 2007 108,802 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 46,948 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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PY52 SVF is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PY52 SVF, 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 PY52 SVF registered?

PY52 SVF is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is PY52 SVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for PY52 SVF shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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