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PJ53 DYD

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

196,921 mi
Last recorded196,921 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 DYD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 196,921 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 184,482 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 181,984 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 179,487 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 176,028 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 172,627 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 167,854 miles

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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front suspension unit has a slight leak.

Nearside Rear suspension unit has a slight leak.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front suspension unit has a slight leak.

Pass 9 Nov 2017 163,736 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Fluid suspension unit. (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit damp with oil.

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Fluid suspension unit. (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit damp with oil.

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

Fail 9 Nov 2017 163,736 miles

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Fluid suspension unit. (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit damp with oil.

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Fluid suspension unit. (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit damp with oil.

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 157,800 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 154,164 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 151,643 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2013 147,195 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2012 143,198 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2011 138,875 miles

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

n/s/r suspension component slightly damp

Pass 2 Nov 2010 133,928 miles

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 129,131 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 124,224 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 118,140 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 99,121 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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PJ53 DYD is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 PJ53 DYD, 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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PJ53 DYD is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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