MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,739 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Headlamp aim too high o/s and n/s (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BORDERLINE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s in general (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Cooler/supply hose under bonnet (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front seat belt slow to retract
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BORDERLINE (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front check strap broken
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BORDERLINE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
vehicle under tray is stained
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated slightly damp (2.4.D.1b)
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated slightly damp (2.4.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65X15 (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated slightly damp (2.4.D.1b)
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated slightly damp (2.4.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195 65 15 (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
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)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nsf cv semi insecure
osf door strap broken
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
OSF door check strap incomplete
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
OSF door check strap incomplete
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
osf door check strap loose.
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
osf door check strap loose.
osr tyre has cracking to tyre tread.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the Citroen C5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AJ53 MVM is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 AJ53 MVM, 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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AJ53 MVM is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 November 2003.
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