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MJ53 FHA

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

97,017 mi
Last recorded97,017 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 FHA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2012 97,017 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 97,017 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 93,809 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 93,809 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

offside front shock absorber leaking fluid. both front tyres tread depth low. spare tyre tread depth low & pressure low

Pass 5 Nov 2011 93,054 miles

spare tyre below limit

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

minimal play in both front antirollbar links

oil covering over engine

Pass 10 Nov 2010 79,337 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 63,901 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Nov 2008 50,092 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2008 50,092 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 39,618 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 33,733 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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MJ53 FHA is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MJ53 FHA, 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 MJ53 FHA registered?

MJ53 FHA is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 22 November 2003.

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