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EN53 CYP

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

107,688 mi
Last recorded107,688 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 CYP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2018 107,688 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside mirror badly damaged

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise attention! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both handbrake cables in poor condition

Fail 19 Dec 2018 107,432 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55R16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside mirror badly damaged

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise attention! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

both handbrake cables in poor condition

Pass 20 Dec 2017 98,209 miles

Nearside crack in screen

both handbrake cables in poor condition

Fail 20 Dec 2017 98,209 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside front and offside rear...215/55R16 (4.1.E.1)

both handbrake cables in poor condition

Pass 21 Dec 2016 91,761 miles

Offside Front tyre worn close to limit...215/55WR16

Pass 18 Dec 2015 83,628 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 14 Dec 2015 83,455 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 76,488 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front inner brake pads are wearing low

Pass 16 Dec 2013 68,473 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 68,408 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 59,247 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 59,247 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 53,765 miles

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

both rear caliper back plate is corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2010 46,749 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 39,714 miles

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

windscreen wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 20 Oct 2008 31,025 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 31,025 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 24,879 miles

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

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

nearside front wiper slightly deterioated

Pass 5 Dec 2006 17,035 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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EN53 CYP is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EN53 CYP, 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 EN53 CYP registered?

EN53 CYP is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 20 December 2003.

Is EN53 CYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN53 CYP shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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