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DE53 ZFX

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

102,145 mi
Last recorded102,145 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 ZFX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2012 102,145 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 98,365 miles

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

slight corrosion to rear discs

Pass 30 Dec 2010 96,244 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 86,896 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 86,802 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 75,736 miles

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 69,742 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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DE53 ZFX is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DE53 ZFX, 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 DE53 ZFX registered?

DE53 ZFX is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 10 October 2003.

Is DE53 ZFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE53 ZFX shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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