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ML53 ULN

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,720 mi
Last recorded65,720 miles
Recorded on2 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 ULN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2015 65,720 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 57,324 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 57,318 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre cracking

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 54,523 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 54,520 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 51,113 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 48,438 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs slightly worn and coroded

nearside front tyre perished & wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre perished

Pass 19 Mar 2010 44,426 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 41,021 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 38,351 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 34,947 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 34,947 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 22 Sep 2006 28,844 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 28,844 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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ML53 ULN is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ULN, 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 ML53 ULN registered?

ML53 ULN is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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