MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,903 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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
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)
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)
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)
both sides rear tyres worn to legal tread limit of 1.6mm
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
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
The MOT history for PE53 DXD shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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