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EX53 PMU

2003 Citroen C5

White Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

73,503 mi
Last recorded73,503 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 PMU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2013 73,503 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 59,955 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 59,285 miles

left hand rear tyre worn to 3mm and worn smooth on outer shoulder

rear number plate starting to delaminate over one figure

right hand rear tyre worn to 3mm and worn smooth on outer shoulder

Fail 25 Oct 2011 59,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

left hand rear tyre worn to 3mm and worn smooth on outer shoulder

rear number plate starting to delaminate over one figure

right hand rear tyre worn to 3mm and worn smooth on outer shoulder

Pass 21 Oct 2010 53,685 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

offside and neardide rear tyres getting low on tread

Fail 21 Oct 2010 53,685 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside and neardide rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 16 Oct 2009 47,793 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 41,853 miles

Front number plate cracked/broken.

Pass 24 Oct 2007 34,892 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 26,999 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 26,999 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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)

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 PMU is a 2003 Citroen C5 in White with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EX53 PMU, 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

How do I check the history of EX53 PMU?

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What year was EX53 PMU registered?

EX53 PMU is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 23 October 2003.

Is EX53 PMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX53 PMU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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