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EO53 LSZ

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2024
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

152,128 mi
Last recorded152,128 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2023 152,128 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 146,197 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 139,425 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 134,562 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 169,680 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 134,562 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 129,587 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 123,338 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 116,595 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 110,327 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 102,266 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 95,152 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 13 Sep 2013 87,886 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 79,801 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 72,128 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 65,105 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 58,046 miles

both rear indicators very faded in colour

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar linkage

Pass 1 Sep 2008 51,322 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 43,742 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 43,742 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 35,047 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 LSZ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 LSZ, 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 LSZ registered?

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

Is EO53 LSZ safe to buy?

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