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MF53 NYW

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

117,330 mi
Last recorded117,330 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF53 NYW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2016 117,330 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

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

Fail 26 Jul 2016 117,328 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement caliper lever (3.5.1k)

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

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 111,043 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 100,300 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 89,140 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 89,140 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 78,442 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 67,804 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 67,804 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 58,669 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 48,821 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 48,821 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 44,335 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front reg plate deteriating

Pass 28 Nov 2007 36,093 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 23,025 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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MF53 NYW is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MF53 NYW, 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 MF53 NYW registered?

MF53 NYW is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 12 September 2003.

Is MF53 NYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF53 NYW shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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