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PK53 EWJ

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

127,793 mi
Last recorded127,793 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK53 EWJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 127,793 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all brake pipes are greased

Pass 22 Jan 2018 118,877 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 113,679 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2017 113,594 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 108,037 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 98,813 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2015 98,813 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 90,506 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2014 90,506 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 79,376 miles

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)

Fail 26 Sep 2012 79,037 miles

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)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 71,183 miles

o/s/f inner door handle broke but replaced by a wire pull that still opens the door

Pass 4 Sep 2010 63,656 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 63,656 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 57,073 miles

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)

Fail 5 Oct 2009 57,073 miles

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)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 49,263 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 38,360 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 38,292 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 33,166 miles

osr tyre bald inner edge, meets minimum standard

screw in tread of nsr tyre

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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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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