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EX53 UGP

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

120,419 mi
Last recorded120,419 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 120,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 120,253 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 118,858 miles

both front anti roll bar links have slight movement.

both front bottom ball joints have slight movement.

front brake discs slightly worn.

n/s/r tyre inner edge cracking but no cords exposed.

Fail 14 Jan 2020 118,858 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

both front anti roll bar links have slight movement.

both front bottom ball joints have slight movement.

front brake discs slightly worn.

n/s/r tyre inner edge cracking but no cords exposed.

Pass 4 Feb 2019 115,977 miles

slight play in both bottom ball joints

Pass 16 Jan 2018 112,238 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 108,483 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 101,849 miles

Nearside Front link bar has slight play

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

Offside Rear tyre cracking

both front brake discs lipped

Pass 2 Feb 2015 97,311 miles

front discs thin

o/s sterrin g arm

osr tyre

Pass 19 Sep 2013 84,830 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 84,830 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 80,984 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 78,842 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 78,842 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 75,355 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 75,355 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 69,041 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 54,764 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 48,428 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)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 38,842 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 30,531 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 UGP is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 UGP, 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 UGP registered?

EX53 UGP is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 20 September 2003.

Is EX53 UGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX53 UGP shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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