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MM52 FLF

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

187,199 mi
Last recorded187,199 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM52 FLF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2012 187,199 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 187,199 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 174,840 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

centre rear hydro sphere damp

oil leak on engine

pas pipes damp

slight lift in rear wheels

wipers smeary

major oil leak on nearside front unable to detect

Fail 22 Jul 2011 174,840 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

wipers smeary

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

centre rear hydro sphere damp

oil leak on engine

pas pipes damp

slight lift in rear wheels

major oil leak on nearside front unable to detect

Pass 9 Dec 2010 168,281 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)

slight dampness around suspension units

Fail 9 Dec 2010 168,281 miles

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

slight dampness around suspension units

Pass 10 Dec 2009 157,113 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 157,113 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 145,390 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 136,639 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 136,639 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 124,430 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 112,967 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 112,967 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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MM52 FLF is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MM52 FLF, 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 MM52 FLF registered?

MM52 FLF is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 23 January 2003.

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