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PN53 THK

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

143,346 mi
Last recorded143,346 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 THK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2021 143,346 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 134,227 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 120,779 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 110,624 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 99,368 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 94,963 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension unit damp!

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

Fail 2 Jun 2016 94,963 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension unit damp!

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 89,563 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 May 2014 85,710 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2013 79,523 miles

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

Offside rear suspension unit light misting of fluid!

Pass 30 May 2012 72,535 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both rear suspension units have light misting of oil

Pass 9 May 2011 62,994 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 58,523 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 54,265 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 48,714 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 43,584 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 38,206 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 May 2006 38,206 miles

Offside Rear 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
Full Citroen C5 reliability report

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PN53 THK is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 THK, 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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PN53 THK is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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