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PK53 WDD

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

98,789 mi
Last recorded98,789 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK53 WDD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2013 98,789 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre close to limit. 215/55r16

Fail 13 Aug 2013 98,784 miles

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

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

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre close to limit. 215/55r16

Pass 18 Aug 2012 88,422 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Aug 2012 88,087 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 78,270 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Aug 2011 78,270 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 66,482 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 53,706 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Fail 19 Aug 2009 53,675 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 42,580 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 31,741 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 31,722 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 23,222 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
Full Citroen C5 reliability report

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PK53 WDD is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WDD, 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 PK53 WDD registered?

PK53 WDD is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 6 November 2003.

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