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CF53 JXL

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

87,449 mi
Last recorded87,449 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 87,449 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 82,594 miles

Corrosion to front brake ferrules

Corrosion to fuel tank strap

Corrosion to rear brake ferrules

Engine cover fitted obscuring tester's view

High level brake light not working

NSF headlight lens faded but not reducing light output

Slight leak on power steering hoses. One in front of engine and the other over steering rack

Fail 19 May 2016 82,594 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

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

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

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Hand brake has no reserve travel (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to front brake ferrules

Corrosion to fuel tank strap

Corrosion to rear brake ferrules

Engine cover fitted obscuring tester's view

High level brake light not working

NSF headlight lens faded but not reducing light output

Slight leak on power steering hoses. One in front of engine and the other over steering rack

Pass 21 May 2015 77,784 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 69,980 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 1 May 2014 69,980 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 62,256 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2013 62,256 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front 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 16 Apr 2012 56,357 miles

Misiting of oil at NSR suspension area

Fail 13 Apr 2012 56,356 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Misiting of oil at NSR suspension area

rear brake noise on appilction,inspection required.

Pass 22 Oct 2010 35,251 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 24,801 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2009 24,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 14,772 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 13,055 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 10,185 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 JXL is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 CF53 JXL, 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 JXL registered?

CF53 JXL is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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