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EX53 AAO

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,065 mi
Last recorded95,065 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 AAO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2017 95,065 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear number plate light damaged

oil leak from intercooler

Pass 19 Jul 2016 84,557 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

n/s/r suspention damp

sill,underbody & engine covers fitted

Fail 19 Jul 2016 84,557 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres starting to perish

n/s/r suspention damp

sill,underbody & engine covers fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2015 80,331 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2015 80,330 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 77,022 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2014 77,022 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 70,021 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 61,346 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre tread wearing close to wear indicators

rear brakes have an uneven application, not enough to fail the brake efficiency test

unable to inspect offside rear seat belt, child seat fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2011 57,691 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 47,437 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Sep 2009 37,928 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 28,615 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 20,356 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 14,365 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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EX53 AAO 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 80%.

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 EX53 AAO, 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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EX53 AAO is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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