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CV53 EXZ

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

108,033 mi
Last recorded108,033 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 EXZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2018 108,033 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 99,075 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 99,030 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front wishbone front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 89,164 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 89,126 miles

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 77,774 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 77,774 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 71,187 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 61,452 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 53,419 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 45,820 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 37,144 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Nov 2009 31,491 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 27,379 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 23,248 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 18,441 miles

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

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

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 EXZ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 CV53 EXZ, 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 EXZ registered?

CV53 EXZ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is CV53 EXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV53 EXZ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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