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EO53 LVE

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

143,526 mi
Last recorded143,526 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 LVE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 143,526 miles

Both front brake discs lipped

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2017 137,876 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Jun 2017 137,876 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 132,580 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 123,718 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 117,755 miles

fluid leak front

front struts damp

osf drop link worn

Pass 21 Jun 2013 111,834 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 105,579 miles

nsf power steering pipe damp

slight play osf drop link

Pass 14 Jun 2011 99,369 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front sus units damp

Pass 24 Jun 2010 93,181 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 81,430 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 2 Sep 2009 81,430 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 15 Sep 2008 69,611 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 57,737 miles

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

rear tyres wearing on outside edge

Pass 11 Sep 2006 43,824 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 LVE is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 EO53 LVE, 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 LVE registered?

EO53 LVE is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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