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MJ53 UFV

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

76,462 mi
Last recorded76,462 miles
Recorded on28 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 UFV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2014 76,462 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 76,458 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 66,082 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 47,541 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 36,054 miles

corrosion on rear brake discs

front number plate is cracked advise replacement

Fail 12 Nov 2009 32,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 32,773 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 29,453 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 29,453 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front number plate is cracked

Pass 12 Nov 2007 24,754 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front reg' plate has small crack in it (secure)

front wipers smearing screen slightly

Pass 6 Nov 2006 19,912 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 UFV is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 2,179cc diesel 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 UFV, 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 UFV registered?

MJ53 UFV is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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