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CX53 ZXO

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

285,457 mi
Last recorded285,457 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 ZXO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2017 285,457 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 285,240 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam not working when headlights on (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 264,087 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak from engine

Pass 26 Feb 2015 245,235 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Feb 2015 245,233 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 224,229 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 204,437 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)

front wipers split / smear screen

r/n/s suspension unit damp

Pass 7 Nov 2011 178,007 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 153,200 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2010 153,200 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 124,686 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)

front and rear number plates slightly discoloured

Pass 21 Nov 2008 97,550 miles

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

adise front registration plate starting to delaminate

Fail 21 Nov 2008 97,550 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

adise front registration plate starting to delaminate

Pass 8 Nov 2007 78,449 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 50,491 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 ZXO is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CX53 ZXO, 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 ZXO registered?

CX53 ZXO is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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