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EX53 UGR

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

157,309 mi
Last recorded157,309 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2015 157,309 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 30 Apr 2015 157,309 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 May 2014 140,042 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 122,482 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2013 122,481 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 96,641 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 3 Nov 2011 96,641 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 77,738 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn

Pass 3 Sep 2009 51,329 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2009 51,329 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 45,908 miles

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

both rear doors interittantly fail to unlock from outside

Pass 13 Sep 2007 39,798 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 39,798 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 31,216 miles

Nearside Rear 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 UGR is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 UGR, 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 UGR registered?

EX53 UGR is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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