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PX53 UVK

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

175,385 mi
Last recorded175,385 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 175,385 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

fuel tank straps corroded and weak

Pass 14 Sep 2024 170,789 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Park Brake Low Performance

Pass 27 Sep 2023 163,529 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 146,549 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2021 141,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer and inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 139,006 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 135,596 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 132,711 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 128,513 miles

Nearside Rear minor oil residue around suspention mount

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

Offside Rear minor oil residue around suspention mount

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake outer cable covers worn

nearside and offside front pad warning wires broken

Pass 27 Sep 2016 122,314 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

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

handbrake cables close to wheels on full lock

Pass 15 Sep 2015 114,428 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 114,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 106,254 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre touching plastic wheel arch on full lock

rear tyres wearing outer edges

Fail 8 Sep 2014 106,254 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre touching plastic wheel arch on full lock

rear tyres wearing outer edges

Pass 16 Sep 2013 94,783 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 94,783 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 81,917 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2012 81,916 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 70,393 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 59,480 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 50,965 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 39,739 miles

rear tyres getting close to limit, small stonechip in windscreen

Pass 7 Sep 2007 28,179 miles

very slight misting of fluid from o/s/f suspension unit

Pass 15 Sep 2006 17,262 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 UVK is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 UVK, 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 PX53 UVK registered?

PX53 UVK is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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