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MF53 YMU

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

156,216 mi
Last recorded156,216 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF53 YMU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 156,216 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 151,936 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 142,797 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Fluid suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Sep 2014 142,797 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Rear Fluid suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Sep 2013 132,817 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 123,299 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 123,298 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 112,583 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 112,583 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 103,400 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 93,776 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 81,340 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 64,714 miles

N/S/F SUSPENSION LEG SLIGHTLY DAMP

O/S/F SUSPENSION LEG SLIGHTLY DAMP

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F DROPLINK

Pass 31 Aug 2006 47,180 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 YMU is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MF53 YMU, 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 YMU registered?

MF53 YMU is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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