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CU52 XLA

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

124,510 mi
Last recorded124,510 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU52 XLA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2016 124,510 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 124,263 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and rear (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 116,185 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 105,102 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 105,102 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 96,335 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 84,861 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)

centre and rear exhaust corroded

nearside and offside front parking brake cables outer casings broken

Pass 29 Jan 2011 70,908 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 61,248 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 55,273 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 55,273 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2008 46,202 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 29,689 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 21,758 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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CU52 XLA is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 CU52 XLA, 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 CU52 XLA registered?

CU52 XLA is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is CU52 XLA safe to buy?

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