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MM53 DDY

2003 Citroen C5

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

93,545 mi
Last recorded93,545 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM53 DDY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2023 93,545 miles

handbrake only just met requirments

Pass 10 Jun 2022 87,247 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2021 80,265 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 75,398 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 75,358 miles

Front front wipers smearing the screen slightly

Pass 11 Dec 2018 71,898 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 68,244 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 65,101 miles

undertrays and covers in engine bay fitted obscuring full view of some components

Pass 17 Dec 2015 61,039 miles

oil leak can not see where from due to under trays fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2014 56,774 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2013 51,136 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 47,771 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 47,771 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 59,034 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 40,461 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 36,429 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 31,656 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 28,728 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 22,289 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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MM53 DDY is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 MM53 DDY, 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 DDY registered?

MM53 DDY is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 December 2003.

Is MM53 DDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MM53 DDY shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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