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EX53 NLT

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,510 mi
Last recorded96,510 miles
Recorded on21 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 NLT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2013 96,510 miles

coolant leak

Pass 31 Mar 2012 72,021 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers deteriorated

rear tyres worn unevenly/perished

Fail 31 Mar 2012 72,021 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers deteriorated

rear tyres worn unevenly/perished

Pass 26 Apr 2011 62,652 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 60,896 miles

Nearside rear tyre punctured

Pass 23 Jul 2009 55,055 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 50,802 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 50,802 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 46,749 miles

offside rear brake disc rusting (noise from brake when applying footbrake stationary)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 42,382 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 NLT is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 NLT, 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 EX53 NLT registered?

EX53 NLT is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 5 September 2003.

Is EX53 NLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX53 NLT shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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