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MT53 MHY

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

130,004 mi
Last recorded130,004 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2011
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 MHY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2011 130,004 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 129,941 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 103,028 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 75,502 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 49,044 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 28,036 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 18,874 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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MT53 MHY is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MT53 MHY, 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 MT53 MHY registered?

MT53 MHY is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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The MOT history for MT53 MHY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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