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PE53 NFK

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

182,752 mi
Last recorded182,752 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 NFK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2021 182,752 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 175,269 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 Mar 2020 175,210 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit tested at plate value 1.76 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Feb 2019 164,205 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 157,611 miles

Nearside Front wheel binding when spun by hand

Offside Rear numberplate light lens missing

Fail 9 Mar 2018 157,555 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Front wheel binding when spun by hand

Offside Rear numberplate light lens missing

Pass 23 Mar 2017 150,391 miles

Front suspension units have a light misting of fluid

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

Offside Rear acumilator gaitor deteriorated

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

covers fitted obscuring some components

rear brake pipes greased

Pass 7 Apr 2016 141,637 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 140,871 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 129,770 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front suspension strut is damp with fluid

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2015 129,770 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front suspension strut is damp with fluid

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 119,875 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 119,875 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

NSF tyre scrubbed off outer edge

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

OSF tyre scrubbed off outer edge

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 110,111 miles

N/s/f disc pitted.

N/s/f brake binding slightly.

Pass 26 Jun 2012 95,837 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 95,832 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 83,144 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 70,054 miles

both front and o/s/r tyres worn on edges

Fail 28 Jun 2010 70,051 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front and o/s/r tyres worn on edges

Pass 8 Jun 2009 57,610 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 46,610 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 46,483 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 34,863 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 23,525 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 NFK is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 PE53 NFK, 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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PE53 NFK is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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