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PE53 UHR

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

141,121 mi
Last recorded141,121 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 UHR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2013 141,121 miles

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)

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

engine management light on

Pass 19 Nov 2010 132,406 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 121,003 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 107,795 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2007 94,155 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit 215/55/16v

front brake discs worn

nail in o/s/r tyre

slight pitting on rear brake discs

small chip on o/s of windscreen

unable to check under bonnet+underside properly due to covers

Pass 14 Oct 2006 80,886 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2006 80,886 miles

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

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

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 UHR is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 UHR, 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 UHR registered?

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

Is PE53 UHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE53 UHR shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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