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EJ53 WHF

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2023
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,257 mi
Last recorded69,257 miles
Recorded on13 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 WHF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 13 May 2022 69,257 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 68,715 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 67,790 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 66,059 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 62,707 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Oct 2017 59,592 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 56,401 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 52,901 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 49,662 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2013 45,942 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 42,135 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 36,775 miles

rear wiper blade split at ends

right hand rear tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 14 Oct 2010 32,241 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 28,477 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 24,503 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 20,427 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 16,348 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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EJ53 WHF is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EJ53 WHF, 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 EJ53 WHF registered?

EJ53 WHF is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 8 November 2003.

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