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CF53 EFP

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,752 mi
Last recorded80,752 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 EFP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2016 80,752 miles

child seats fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2015 74,209 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

both wiper blades split

Fail 23 Jan 2014 68,224 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 68,224 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 60,324 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jan 2012 52,875 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 44,486 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 39,932 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2010 39,929 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 32,442 miles

Nearside rear tyre on limit of wear and should be replaced very soon.

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 26,431 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 17,438 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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CF53 EFP is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 CF53 EFP, 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 CF53 EFP registered?

CF53 EFP is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is CF53 EFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF53 EFP shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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