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PN53 GVD

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

62,217 mi
Last recorded62,217 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 GVD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2012 62,217 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 62,224 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 56,240 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 50,701 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 44,489 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 38,243 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 38,243 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 30,626 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 22,582 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
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PN53 GVD is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PN53 GVD, 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 PN53 GVD registered?

PN53 GVD is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 12 September 2003.

Is PN53 GVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN53 GVD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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