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PN53 THV

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

176,407 mi
Last recorded176,407 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 THV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 176,407 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 175,886 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 174,516 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 173,840 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 172,897 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 171,135 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 170,174 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 166,854 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 162,077 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 155,327 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres nearing legal limit

slight play in offside steering rack

Fail 18 Jan 2017 155,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres nearing legal limit

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 25 Mar 2016 152,432 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 150,731 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 147,234 miles

Offside Front Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 144,762 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 142,826 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 139,711 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 139,711 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 137,153 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 137,147 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 111,471 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 76,639 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 THV is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 THV, 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 THV is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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