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PX53 URT

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

171,194 mi
Last recorded171,194 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX53 URT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 171,194 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 163,560 miles

Nearside Front headlamp lens deteriorated

Nearside Front inner wing cover insecure

Pass 13 Sep 2019 153,391 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 137,463 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking across tread and worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 123,564 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt bottom dust cover deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre is perished across tread also (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Sep 2017 123,371 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt bottom dust cover deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre is perished across tread also (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 108,776 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 101,108 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 93,250 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 93,225 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 80,965 miles

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

brake discs pitted on inside front

Pass 9 Nov 2011 74,233 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 67,839 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 67,821 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 59,713 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 46,906 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 37,212 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 26,131 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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PX53 URT is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 URT, 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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PX53 URT is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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