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SO53 EEX

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

176,702 mi
Last recorded176,702 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO53 EEX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2019 176,702 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 166,829 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 152,748 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 135,488 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 121,530 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 109,384 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 101,261 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 91,888 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 85,471 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 85,471 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2010 72,651 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2009 59,281 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 45,380 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 28,181 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 24,630 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 24,630 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r brakes binding slightly

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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SO53 EEX is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SO53 EEX, 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 SO53 EEX registered?

SO53 EEX is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 November 2003.

Is SO53 EEX safe to buy?

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