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PX53 GVT

2003 Citroen C5

Red Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,489 mi
Last recorded88,489 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2012
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX53 GVT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2012 88,489 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 84,731 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 84,548 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 78,106 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 67,823 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 50,994 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 34,614 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 34,557 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside 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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PX53 GVT is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PX53 GVT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PX53 GVT registered?

PX53 GVT is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 17 December 2003.

Is PX53 GVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for PX53 GVT shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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