MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,100 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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
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))
Nearside Number plate light cover missing
Offside Front anti roll bar link has play in ball joint
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
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
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
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)
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)
Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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)
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)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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)
n/s/f suspension leg slight leek
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
n/s/f suspension leg slight leek
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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