MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
35,139 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside rear suspension unit misting of oil.
Offside rear road wheel close to brake caliper.
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both rear brake discs are pitted
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
both rear brake discs are pitted
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3) DANGEROUS
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3) DANGEROUS
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?
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SO53 GHX is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 SO53 GHX, 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 GHX registered?
SO53 GHX is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 November 2003.
Is SO53 GHX safe to buy?
The MOT history for SO53 GHX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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