CarVerify

Free Car Check

PK53 MYA

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1749cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

94,542 mi
Last recorded94,542 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK53 MYA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 94,542 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 94,291 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

steering inner joints

Fail 3 Mar 2016 94,291 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension supply pipe insecure (2.4.D.3)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension supply pipe insecure (2.4.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

steering inner joints

Pass 22 May 2015 87,116 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 87,023 miles

Nearside Front Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Front Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling insecure (2.5.C.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2014 81,898 miles
Fail 24 May 2014 81,898 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 76,999 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 73,557 miles

no blade on rear wiper/slight leak rear exhaust/slight corrosion rear exhaust

slight deterioration handbrake cables/slight fluid leak around nearside rear suspension unit

slight deterioration rear number plate

Pass 7 Jul 2011 66,797 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

all brake discs slightly worn

both rear tyres just on legal tread depth of 1.6mm

handbrake cables deteriorated

rear brake discs corroded

rear wiperblade has no blade/slight deterioration rear number plate

Fail 5 Jul 2011 66,797 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

all brake discs slightly worn

both rear tyres just on legal tread depth of 1.6mm

handbrake cables deteriorated

Pass 2 Jun 2010 60,018 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside handbrake cable outer deteriorated

no blade on rear wiper

oil leak

slight corrosion underbody components/slight deterioration exhaust system/slight leak exhaust gases

Pass 29 May 2009 53,562 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

handbrake outer cables deteriorated

no blade on rear wiper

oil around plastic engine cover under engine/oil on minimum

slight corrosion rear brake discs/rear brake pads wearing thin

slight deterioration centre/rear exhaust/slight leak exhaust gases/rear exhaust silencer banging on towbar

Pass 1 Apr 2008 46,379 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 38,695 miles

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

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

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
Full Citroen C5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

PK53 MYA is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PK53 MYA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PK53 MYA?

You can check the full history of PK53 MYA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was PK53 MYA registered?

PK53 MYA is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 October 2003.

Is PK53 MYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK53 MYA shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PK53 MYA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on PK53 MYA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.