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PJ53 GVR

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

155,606 mi
Last recorded155,606 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 GVR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2016 155,606 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 140,178 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 123,427 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 115,701 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 109,299 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 109,296 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 97,623 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 84,260 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 70,991 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 55,153 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 39,584 miles

F/O/S/ F/N/S ,outer hand brake cables cracked

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 25,156 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 24,726 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 GVR is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 GVR, 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 GVR is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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