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PN53 GVJ

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

118,100 mi
Last recorded118,100 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 GVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2020 118,100 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively suspension (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively suspension (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2019 114,444 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 110,601 miles

Nearside Number plate light cover missing

Offside Front anti roll bar link has play in ball joint

Fail 29 Aug 2018 110,597 miles

Nearside Front Suspension pipe leaking rubber pipe going to shock absorber (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Number plate light cover missing

Offside Front anti roll bar link has play in ball joint

Pass 25 Aug 2017 106,645 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low

Knock on front when driving through brake tester

Nearside number plate light missing cover

Offside Front anti roll bar link arm has play

Fail 25 Aug 2017 106,645 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low

Knock on front when driving through brake tester

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

Nearside number plate light missing cover

Offside Front anti roll bar link arm has play

Pass 18 Aug 2016 103,162 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Aug 2016 103,162 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 96,678 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 96,678 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 90,663 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2014 90,662 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 83,799 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 83,756 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 77,340 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 77,340 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 May 2011 65,685 miles

n/s/f suspension leg slight leek

Fail 16 May 2011 65,685 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

n/s/f suspension leg slight leek

Pass 3 Oct 2009 51,492 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2009 51,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 41,192 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 33,437 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 25,339 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 25,339 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 GVJ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 PN53 GVJ, 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 GVJ registered?

PN53 GVJ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is PN53 GVJ safe to buy?

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