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CV53 EXX

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,120 mi
Last recorded40,120 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2009
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 EXX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2009 40,120 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 40,093 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 34,315 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 28,208 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 22,523 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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CV53 EXX is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CV53 EXX, 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 CV53 EXX registered?

CV53 EXX is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 2 September 2003.

Is CV53 EXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV53 EXX shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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