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PN53 WVY

2003 Citroen C5

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

205,567 mi
Last recorded205,567 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 WVY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2013 205,567 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)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 188,136 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 167,578 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 26 Oct 2011 167,578 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 149,767 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 136,269 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 130,329 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 130,329 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 118,445 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 118,445 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 97,358 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 WVY is a 2003 Citroen C5 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WVY, 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 WVY registered?

PN53 WVY is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 12 October 2003.

Is PN53 WVY safe to buy?

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