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PE53 DXD

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

167,903 mi
Last recorded167,903 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 DXD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 167,903 miles

damage to windscreen a zone not exceeding 10mm

engine bay covers fitted obscuring some testable items

o/s/f seat belt slow retracting

o/s/r tyre wearing on edges

oil leak

play in n/s/f anti roll bar link

some binding to n/s/f wheel when rotated

vehicle presented as 3 seats excluding driver

wiper blades smearing screen

Pass 22 Jul 2016 160,925 miles

damage to windscreen a zone not exceeding 10mm

oil leak

play in n/s/f anti roll bar link

rear suspension appears to be soft

vehicle presented as 3 seats excluding driver

wiper blades smearing screen

Fail 21 Jul 2016 160,925 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

brake fluid level between min/max

damage to windscreen a zone not exceeding 10mm

oil leak

play in n/s/f anti roll bar link

rear suspension appears to be soft

vehicle presented as 3 seats excluding driver

wiper blades smearing screen

Pass 16 Jul 2015 155,481 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to windscreen a zone not exceeding 10mm

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n/s repeater lamp starting to discolour

oil leak

rear tyres deteriating wearing on edges

slight play in n/sf anti roll bar link

Pass 17 Jul 2014 150,031 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 2 Jul 2013 145,562 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

dampness around nearside rear suspension unit

nearside front tyre low on edges

Fail 2 Jul 2013 145,560 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

dampness around nearside rear suspension unit

nearside front tyre low on edges

Pass 28 Jun 2012 141,755 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight bind both front wheels on full lock due to handbrake cables

Pass 14 Jul 2011 134,055 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs worn on inner face

handbrake is graunchy

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 20 Jul 2010 124,516 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2009 116,378 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Jul 2009 115,689 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Sill and floor areas covered.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 108,081 miles

Both number plates deteriorated.

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Jul 2008 108,029 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Both number plates deteriorated.

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 100,414 miles

both sides rear tyres worn to legal tread limit of 1.6mm

Fail 5 Jul 2007 100,414 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre worn to legal limit of 1.6mm

offside front tyre worn to legal limit of 1.6mm

offside rear tyre worn to legal limit of 1.6mm

rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 19 Jan 2007 96,955 miles

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

Offside 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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PE53 DXD is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PE53 DXD, 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 PE53 DXD registered?

PE53 DXD is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 12 September 2003.

Is PE53 DXD safe to buy?

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