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PJ53 GVY

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

139,168 mi
Last recorded139,168 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 GVY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2014 139,168 miles

both wipers split and h/brake 19

Pass 2 Nov 2013 131,510 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2013 131,510 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 126,982 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 119,350 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

clutch anti slip rubber missing

off side wiper split

Pass 21 Oct 2010 108,319 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 108,319 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 99,024 miles

Theres a nail in the o/s rear tyre .

Pass 29 Oct 2008 90,379 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 75,118 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 58,255 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 GVY is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GVY, 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 PJ53 GVY registered?

PJ53 GVY is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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