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MA53 OFG

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

103,858 mi
Last recorded103,858 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 OFG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2014 103,858 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 98,027 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 78,480 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 78,480 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 62,923 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 62,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 46,098 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 38,506 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 38,506 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 31,240 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Mar 2008 31,240 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 23,616 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 19,669 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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MA53 OFG 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 61.5%.

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 MA53 OFG, 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 OFG registered?

MA53 OFG is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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