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KG53 PXD

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,408 mi
Last recorded140,408 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG53 PXD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2019 140,408 miles

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2019 140,407 miles

Nearside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 130,961 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 124,063 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2017 124,054 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 117,499 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2016 117,480 miles

Nearside Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 110,777 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 105,990 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2014 105,948 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 99,084 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 29 Oct 2013 99,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 88,445 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Nov 2012 88,445 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Nov 2011 77,555 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 77,555 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 68,544 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 60,735 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 49,530 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 42,198 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 33,401 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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KG53 PXD is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KG53 PXD, 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 KG53 PXD registered?

KG53 PXD is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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