MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,613 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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drive belt area squeeking noise
split in brake pedal rubber
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
drive belt area squeeking noise
split in brake pedal rubber
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Coolant leak
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Horn control missing (1.6.1)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
plastic undershild fitted not allowing full inspection
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
plastic undershild fitted not allowing full inspection
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
How Reliable is the Citroen C5?
Based on 931,868 MOT tests across 82,427 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PG53 TYW is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 PG53 TYW, 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 PG53 TYW registered?
PG53 TYW is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 November 2003.
Is PG53 TYW safe to buy?
The MOT history for PG53 TYW shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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