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PX53 UUG

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

170,333 mi
Last recorded170,333 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX53 UUG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2016 170,333 miles

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

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

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Mar 2016 170,237 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort parking brake (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2015 167,452 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Mar 2015 167,441 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Feb 2015 166,885 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 159,331 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2014 159,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 148,141 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 148,141 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 130,658 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

N/S/R brake binding on

Pass 2 Feb 2010 98,499 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 98,499 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 80,921 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Jan 2009 80,921 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 53,376 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 40,993 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 UUG is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UUG, 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 UUG is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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