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PN53 OVR

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

36,142 mi
Last recorded36,142 miles
Recorded on28 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 OVR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2013 36,142 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 May 2013 36,141 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 29,865 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 28,436 miles

brakepipe to rear offside caliper corroding

Pass 10 Jun 2010 25,648 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 25,355 miles

front pads look low

Pass 6 Jun 2008 21,416 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 15,950 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 13,689 miles

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

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 OVR is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OVR, 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 OVR registered?

PN53 OVR is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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