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MK53 DCY

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

48,274 mi
Last recorded48,274 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK53 DCY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2019 48,274 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 48,274 miles

Nearside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 47,623 miles

Nearside Front suspension unit misting

Offside Front suspension unit misting

Offside Rear suspension unit misting

Rear screen wash not working

Fail 26 Sep 2018 47,623 miles

Offside Front suspension unit misting

Offside Rear suspension unit misting

Rear screen wash not working

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front suspension unit misting

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 46,753 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 46,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 45,423 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 44,116 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 41,809 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 39,957 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 35,486 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2011 30,807 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 30,807 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 28,389 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 25,190 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 21,475 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 17,800 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 12,748 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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MK53 DCY is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MK53 DCY, 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 MK53 DCY registered?

MK53 DCY is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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