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CX53 RPU

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

113,979 mi
Last recorded113,979 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 RPU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 113,979 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 100,013 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 88,363 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 85,460 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 78,711 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 72,497 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 67,379 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 61,845 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 61,803 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 55,370 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 49,104 miles

o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

Fail 16 Sep 2009 49,093 miles

Nearside Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 15 Sep 2008 42,731 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 34,920 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 27,643 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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CX53 RPU is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 CX53 RPU, 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 CX53 RPU registered?

CX53 RPU is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is CX53 RPU safe to buy?

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