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ML53 AYM

2003 Citroen C5

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

67,393 mi
Last recorded67,393 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 AYM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 67,393 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 60,765 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

nail in o/s/f tyre

Fail 2 Sep 2015 60,765 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

nail in o/s/f tyre

Pass 21 Nov 2014 58,462 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear suspension unit moist with oil, possible leak but not obvious, recommend inspection asap

rear brakes noisey

Fail 15 Nov 2014 58,321 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

195/65/R15 95H &91V

BOTH FRONT FLUID SUSPENSION STRUTS "MISTING"

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

FLUID SUSPENSION RESERVOIR TOP COVERED BY PLASTIC COVER,UNABLE TO CHECK FLUID LEVEL.

HANDBRAKE OUTER CABLES COVERS CHAFFED.

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

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/S/F TYRE WORN EDGES,ADVISE TRACKING CHECKED.

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

POWER STEERING PIPES WET.

SCRATCHES ON REAR BUMPER AND RUBBER STRIP DENTED.

SIGNS OF FLUID SUSPENSION LEAK N/S/R,AND STEEL SUPLY PIPE CHAFFED.<NOT LEAKING AT TIME OF TEST.>

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2013 42,904 miles

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

damage to o/s/r lower bumper

Fail 13 Nov 2013 42,901 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

damage to o/s/r lower bumper

n/s/r tyre cracked and perrished and tread depth on 3mm

Pass 12 Nov 2012 30,254 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2012 30,158 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 19,312 miles

front and rear brake discs slight surface corrosion

Fail 8 Nov 2011 19,312 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front and rear brake discs slight surface corrosion

Pass 24 Nov 2010 18,006 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 18,006 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear calipers near to dics

Pass 24 Nov 2009 16,471 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 14,759 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 12,205 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 10,408 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE NO CORDS SHOWING

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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ML53 AYM is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ML53 AYM, 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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ML53 AYM is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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