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MK53 SOC

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,289 mi
Last recorded129,289 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK53 SOC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2018 129,289 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 129,281 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 113,857 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 113,857 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 100,719 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 100,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 96,055 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 88,650 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 82,448 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 76,674 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 69,942 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 63,199 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 55,631 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 42,717 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 32,788 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 SOC is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SOC, 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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MK53 SOC is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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