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CP53 PPZ

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

101,951 mi
Last recorded101,951 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 PPZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 101,951 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess slight weep (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 99,634 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively rear brake discs badly worn inner surfaces, noise when brake applied o/s/r grinding noise ....... (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. fronts (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured and o/s/f (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear suspension unit slight leak

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and n/s/r corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play and gaiter worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

advise brake pedal travel and creep

indicator stalk worn not effecting operation

plastic trim covering sills

Fail 9 Feb 2024 99,607 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Indicator switch insecure stalk worn (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured and o/s/f (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material off flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material off flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

brake pedal travel and slight creep

plastic trim covering sills

Pass 14 Nov 2022 95,640 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 91,148 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 85,987 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 82,683 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 78,472 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 73,895 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 73,895 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 69,427 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 65,913 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 61,679 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 56,667 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 51,086 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2012 51,086 miles

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 46,175 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 41,015 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 36,546 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 29,802 miles

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

covers fitted engine bay and underside

exhaust emissions aveage value 2.42.(limit 3.0)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 24,135 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 17,465 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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CP53 PPZ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 CP53 PPZ, 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 CP53 PPZ registered?

CP53 PPZ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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