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PK53 NKW

2003 Citroen C5

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

137,316 mi
Last recorded137,316 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK53 NKW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2015 137,316 miles

offside front tyre under inflated

Fail 20 Oct 2015 137,316 miles

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

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

offside front tyre under inflated

Pass 23 Oct 2014 127,624 miles

engine oil level very low on dipstick

offside front tyre underinflated

Fail 23 Oct 2014 127,624 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

engine oil level very low on dipstick

offside front tyre underinflated

Pass 2 Nov 2013 117,212 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2013 117,135 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Trailer electrical socket deteriorated so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 106,187 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 95,063 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

r/o/s tyre has slight cut in tred

Fail 25 Oct 2011 94,984 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

r/o/s tyre has slight cut in tred

Pass 19 Oct 2010 83,245 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 83,095 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 14 Oct 2009 71,606 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 71,606 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside rear tyre worn beyond legal limit devoid of tread on outer edge and worn to 2mm within central 3/4 of tread breadth

snooper in windscreen at offside front less than 40mm in diameter

Fail 23 Oct 2008 60,493 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front number plate cracked

rear high level stop lamp in rear spoiler inoperative

Pass 23 Oct 2008 60,493 miles

front number plate cracked

rear high level stop lamp in rear spoiler inoperative

Pass 22 Oct 2007 48,270 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 34,387 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front number plate cracked

nearside rear tyre worn beyond legal limit- devoid of tread-on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn to 1.6mm on inner edge of tread

unable to inspect rear seats and seat belts-seats down and rear of vehicle loaded

Pass 27 Oct 2006 34,387 miles

front number plate cracked

nearside rear tyre worn beyond legal limit- devoid of tread-on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn to 1.6mm on inner edge of tread

unable to inspect rear seats and seat belts-seats down and rear of vehicle loaded

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

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PK53 NKW is a 2003 Citroen C5 in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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