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MM53 DCU

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,191 mi
Last recorded54,191 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2011
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM53 DCU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2011 54,191 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 54,191 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 47,973 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 47,973 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Fluid suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 36,815 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre rear seatbelt stalk button is damaged

Pass 30 Apr 2008 29,093 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 25,136 miles

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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MM53 DCU is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,749cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 MM53 DCU, 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 MM53 DCU registered?

MM53 DCU is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 December 2003.

Is MM53 DCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MM53 DCU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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