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CE53 UUT

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

159,445 mi
Last recorded159,445 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 UUT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 159,445 miles

Offside Front door panel loose interfering with o/s/f door opening

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 159,445 miles

Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front door panel loose interfering with o/s/f door opening

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 153,575 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 147,339 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front tyers inner edges

Pass 3 Sep 2014 142,272 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 132,621 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 125,766 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 116,238 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 104,698 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 91,583 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 82,026 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 71,277 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 63,524 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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CE53 UUT is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 CE53 UUT, 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 CE53 UUT registered?

CE53 UUT is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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