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EO53 LSX

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

61,155 mi
Last recorded61,155 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 LSX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2022 61,155 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 60,393 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 59,998 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 57,817 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 55,320 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear wheel slight noise when spun

Fail 4 Jun 2018 55,320 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear wheel slight noise when spun

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 52,709 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 48,451 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Jun 2015 45,326 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 43,149 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wiperblades deteriating

Pass 21 Jun 2013 40,473 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre slight wearing outside edge

Pass 7 Jun 2012 34,061 miles

Elec front windows erratic?

NSF wheel trim missing

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight bind on rear brakes when turned by hand

Wipers dont park in correct place

Pass 11 Jun 2011 30,845 miles

both rear tyres getting low

nearside front tyre wearing light outside edge

nearside rear suspention speer

Fail 8 Jun 2010 24,229 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 24,229 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 20,110 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 14,990 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 12,457 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 9,045 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 LSX is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 LSX, 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 LSX registered?

EO53 LSX is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 13 September 2003.

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