CarVerify

Free Car Check

PX53 ZBZ

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

173,293 mi
Last recorded173,293 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2015 173,293 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 168,044 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 160,895 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 154,737 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 144,397 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 132,495 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 118,274 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 118,270 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 109,059 miles

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

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)

clutch pedal rubber worn

Pass 31 Oct 2006 85,437 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2006 85,437 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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
Full Citroen C5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

PX53 ZBZ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ZBZ, 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

How do I check the history of PX53 ZBZ?

You can check the full history of PX53 ZBZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was PX53 ZBZ registered?

PX53 ZBZ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 17 October 2003.

Is PX53 ZBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PX53 ZBZ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PX53 ZBZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on PX53 ZBZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.