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MP53 SVG

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

105,403 mi
Last recorded105,403 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP53 SVG
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2020 105,403 miles

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 97,216 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2020 97,216 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working o/s and n/s (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 87,477 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Jan 2019 87,477 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 81,894 miles

Both front tyres close to limit

Slight play in offside rack end

Fail 3 Jan 2018 81,894 miles

Both front tyres close to limit

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

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

Slight play in offside rack end

Pass 5 Jan 2017 70,707 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 79,707 miles

Slightlay in offside rack end

Front brake pads low

Pass 4 Jan 2016 77,156 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 77,156 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 74,891 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 72,888 miles

Clutch pedal rubber worn.

Front number plate starting to seperate.

Fail 15 Jan 2013 70,224 miles

Clutch pedal rubber worn

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear indicators faded

Stone damage to windscreen

Pass 15 Jan 2013 70,224 miles

Clutch pedal rubber worn

Rear indicators faded

Stone damage to windscreen

Pass 21 Jan 2012 66,088 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 24 Dec 2010 61,470 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 56,982 miles

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

o/s rear wet with fluid

Pass 24 Jan 2009 51,618 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 45,371 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 36,578 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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MP53 SVG is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 MP53 SVG, 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 MP53 SVG registered?

MP53 SVG is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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