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AM52 CHY

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

102,044 mi
Last recorded102,044 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM52 CHY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 102,044 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 95,986 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Nov 2017 95,969 miles

Emissions not tested back box snapped (7.4.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Nov 2016 90,728 miles

nsf and osf struts damp

nsr and osr brake pipes corroded

nsr tyre close to limit

undertrays and engine covers fitted

wipers smearing

brake fluid on min

nsf tyre on limit

Pass 10 Nov 2015 86,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 77,890 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 76,215 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 71,731 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 67,042 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 61,478 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 54,374 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 49,170 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 42,021 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 38,497 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 31,914 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 24,344 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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AM52 CHY is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 AM52 CHY, 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 AM52 CHY registered?

AM52 CHY is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 7 February 2003.

Is AM52 CHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM52 CHY shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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