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ML53 UMG

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

154,712 mi
Last recorded154,712 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 UMG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2013 154,712 miles

both front brake discs worn

o/s/f cv boot deteriorated

Pass 21 Dec 2012 139,963 miles

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

NSR door wont open from the outside

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2011 124,400 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Dec 2011 124,399 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2010 107,450 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 100,489 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 92,771 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 82,743 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 67,678 miles

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

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

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 UMG is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ML53 UMG, 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 UMG registered?

ML53 UMG is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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