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EX53 DDL

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,638 mi
Last recorded81,638 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 DDL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 81,638 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)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 81,638 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 80,761 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 79,807 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 79,807 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 77,736 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2014 77,736 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 74,374 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 70,363 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 70,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 66,295 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 64,006 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2010 64,006 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 57,367 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 48,184 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 39,688 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 31,730 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 31,730 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 DDL is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DDL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EX53 DDL registered?

EX53 DDL is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 22 September 2003.

Is EX53 DDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX53 DDL shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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