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EO53 BYW

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

164,772 mi
Last recorded164,772 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 BYW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2013 164,772 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 150,111 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 129,808 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 110,962 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 110,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 90,827 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)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 72,097 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 52,853 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 43,240 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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EO53 BYW is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EO53 BYW, 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 EO53 BYW registered?

EO53 BYW is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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