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MC53 DMO

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,057 mi
Last recorded89,057 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC53 DMO
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 89,057 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 82,926 miles

rear suspension connector slightly damp

Pass 3 Dec 2015 79,335 miles

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

Pass 10 Dec 2014 76,203 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 72,052 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside front handbrake caliper or cable sticking

Play in handbrake when appling

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Dec 2013 72,049 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside front handbrake caliper or cable sticking

Play in handbrake when appling

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2012 68,475 miles

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

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

Slight leak on offside rear suspension return pipe

nearside raer suspention unit gaiter split

Pass 6 Dec 2011 64,425 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front anty roll bar drop links have slight play

near side rear suspension unit gater split

Pass 27 Nov 2010 59,212 miles

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

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

slite play near side front anty roll bar drop link

Fail 27 Nov 2010 59,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

slite play near side front anty roll bar drop link

Pass 11 Dec 2009 53,312 miles

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

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

full body undertray

Pass 11 Dec 2008 46,544 miles

near side front wiper split

near side rear tyre deteriorating

Fail 11 Dec 2008 46,544 miles

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

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

front tyres deteriorating

front tyres wearing on inner edges

near side front wiper split

near side rear tyre deteriorating

Pass 10 Dec 2007 39,861 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear wiper split

under body coverd

Fail 10 Dec 2007 39,861 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear wiper split

under body coverd

Pass 11 Dec 2006 32,535 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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MC53 DMO is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MC53 DMO, 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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MC53 DMO is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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