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PE53 LUO

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,821 mi
Last recorded106,821 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 LUO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 106,821 miles

damp around rear suspension spheres

damp on front suspension struts

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

Fail 11 Sep 2017 106,821 miles

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

damp around rear suspension spheres

damp on front suspension struts

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 101,438 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 101,438 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 95,304 miles

Offside Rear suspension unit damp

Offside Rear tyres cracking up

n/s/f wiper split bat ends

Pass 2 Sep 2014 89,901 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 84,988 miles

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

o/s/r suspension unit is wet

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 80,472 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 4 Sep 2012 80,472 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 75,901 miles

unable to see front pad thickness

Fail 6 Sep 2011 75,901 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

unable to see front pad thickness

Pass 3 Sep 2010 65,675 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 58,885 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 50,958 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 42,181 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 33,587 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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PE53 LUO is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PE53 LUO, 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 LUO registered?

PE53 LUO is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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