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PE52 XAO

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

157,861 mi
Last recorded157,861 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE52 XAO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2016 157,861 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2016 157,861 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 149,206 miles

possible fluid leak rear brake calipers..

Fail 9 Feb 2015 149,203 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

possible fluid leak rear brake calipers..

Pass 27 Jan 2014 143,418 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 27 Jan 2014 143,418 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 137,648 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 137,647 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust deteriorating..

Pass 13 Jan 2012 130,301 miles

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

exhaust deteriorating..

Pass 31 Jan 2011 124,406 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 109,271 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 21 Jan 2010 109,271 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 97,821 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 79,520 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 64,281 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 48,501 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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PE52 XAO is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PE52 XAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PE52 XAO registered?

PE52 XAO is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is PE52 XAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE52 XAO shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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