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HK53 ECX

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

120,915 mi
Last recorded120,915 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 ECX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2016 120,915 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine oil leak

nearside/offside front tyre treads worn

Pass 24 Oct 2015 114,149 miles

nearside and inner steering rack arms slight play

Pass 25 Oct 2014 100,078 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 89,834 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 84,143 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front strut damp

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 79,264 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 74,626 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 69,659 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 65,261 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 65,261 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 51,089 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 38,197 miles

1ltr oil added to engine

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

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

Unable to inspect outer sills

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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HK53 ECX is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 HK53 ECX, 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 HK53 ECX registered?

HK53 ECX is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 7 November 2003.

Is HK53 ECX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK53 ECX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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