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MA53 NOF

2003 Citroen C5

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,573 mi
Last recorded93,573 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2011
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 NOF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2011 93,573 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2011 93,573 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 85,312 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 77,818 miles

n/s wiper split on end

o/s/f tyre worn to 1.6mm legal limit [195/65/15h]

slight blow on exhaust centre pipe

slight play in both front anti-roll bar link rods

unable to check parts of vehicle properly due to covers

Pass 27 Nov 2008 66,828 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear heatsheild foulling exhaust

Pass 3 Dec 2007 57,271 miles

front brake pads low+discs lipped esp o/s/f

n/s/f tyre on 1.6mm legal limit 195/65/15h

unable to check underside properly due to covers

Pass 13 Dec 2006 46,222 miles

noise on engine?

slight play in n/s/f anti-roll bar link rod

unable to check underside properly due to covers

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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MA53 NOF is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MA53 NOF, 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 MA53 NOF registered?

MA53 NOF is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 18 December 2003.

Is MA53 NOF safe to buy?

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