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MA53 UDY

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

100,140 mi
Last recorded100,140 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 100,140 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 99,058 miles

Fuel tank straps corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre cracked and perished

Pass 22 Aug 2022 97,030 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2022 97,030 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 94,655 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 92,244 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 89,809 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 84,084 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 84,084 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 78,322 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 78,321 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 74,509 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 69,843 miles

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)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 64,927 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

off side handbrake only just within limit

Pass 20 Aug 2013 60,934 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 57,063 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 49,878 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 44,534 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 39,865 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 35,125 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 35,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 28,626 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 23,474 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 UDY is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 UDY, 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 UDY registered?

MA53 UDY is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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