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MJ53 UHB

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

160,049 mi
Last recorded160,049 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 UHB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2018 160,049 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 150,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Oct 2016 136,988 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 126,598 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 112,663 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 97,191 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 86,902 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both headlamp lense slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Sep 2011 79,810 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 72,887 miles

full under body covers fitted

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Oct 2009 65,838 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 65,838 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 58,032 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 49,927 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 40,610 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 UHB is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 UHB, 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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MJ53 UHB is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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