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PE53 RYW

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,067 mi
Last recorded85,067 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 RYW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2014 85,067 miles

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

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight cut in ns front tyre sidewall..

Pass 30 Sep 2014 85,067 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

slight cut in ns front tyre sidewall..

Pass 27 Sep 2013 74,195 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 66,992 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fluid very slighly weeping from rear suspension pipe

front nearside outer handbrake cable sleeve rubbed through

front offside outer handbrake cable sleeve cracking

front to rear suspension pipe slightly corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2011 60,373 miles

nearside,outer hand brake cable split

Pass 6 Sep 2010 53,353 miles

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

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

both outer handbrake cables cracking.

Fail 6 Sep 2010 53,353 miles

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

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

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

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

both outer handbrake cables cracking.

Pass 7 Sep 2009 46,276 miles

offside outer hand brake cable cracked

Pass 9 Sep 2008 39,074 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 39,074 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 35,547 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 25,794 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 RYW is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 RYW, 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 RYW is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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