MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,793 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pad(s) wearing thin all pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
all brake pipes are greased
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak engine & intercooler areas ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
boot struts weak
front brakes dragging slightly
rear wiper split
sill covers & under trays fitted
suyspention pipes at rear advanced corrosion
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front & rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak engine & intercooler areas ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
boot struts weak
front brakes dragging slightly
rear wiper split
sill covers & under trays fitted
suyspention pipes at rear advanced corrosion
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
damp on fuel filter housing
damp on n/s/f strut
front brake discs advanced corrosion
o/s/r door check strap poor operation
rear wiper blade split
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
damp on fuel filter housing
damp on n/s/f strut
front brake discs advanced corrosion
front number plate poor condition
o/s/r door check strap poor operation
rear wiper blade split
Front link bars have slight play
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front side lights appear dim
Front tyres wearing on outer edges
Nearside front shock has dampness
Rear bump stops poor
Side repeaters slightly discoloured
Unable to open boot access through rear window
Nearside Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Front link bars have slight play
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front side lights appear dim
Front tyres wearing on outer edges
Nearside front shock has dampness
Rear bump stops poor
Side repeaters slightly discoloured
Unable to open boot access through rear window
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
o/s/f inner door handle broke but replaced by a wire pull that still opens the door
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
osr tyre bald inner edge, meets minimum standard
screw in tread of nsr tyre
How Reliable is the Citroen C5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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PK53 EWJ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 PK53 EWJ, 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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PK53 EWJ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2003.
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