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VA53 EYG

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

160,062 mi
Last recorded160,062 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA53 EYG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 160,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 151,332 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 143,162 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 134,017 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 May 2023 134,017 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 126,526 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 May 2022 126,526 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 121,279 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 121,279 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 117,844 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 111,232 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 104,752 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 97,892 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 90,803 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 84,251 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 84,213 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 77,288 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 70,719 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 63,905 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 56,419 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 47,565 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 41,140 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 33,271 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 24,740 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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VA53 EYG is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 VA53 EYG, 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 VA53 EYG registered?

VA53 EYG is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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