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PG53 TYW

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2012
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

157,613 mi
Last recorded157,613 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2011
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG53 TYW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2011 157,613 miles

drive belt area squeeking noise

split in brake pedal rubber

Fail 10 Nov 2011 157,587 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 147,106 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 146,904 miles

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)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 134,755 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2010 126,718 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 126,598 miles

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)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 112,897 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 112,525 miles

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)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 99,826 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 17 Jul 2009 99,826 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 84,526 miles

plastic undershild fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 20 Jan 2009 84,523 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 79,216 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 65,150 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 65,150 miles

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.

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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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.

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