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MT53 VXK

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,803 mi
Last recorded149,803 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 VXK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2014 149,803 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2014 149,803 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Mar 2014 117,053 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 117,053 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Mar 2013 77,430 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 70,132 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 63,115 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front n/s shock absorber slightly damp front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 15 Mar 2010 54,898 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 45,213 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 36,688 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 27,704 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 27,701 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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MT53 VXK is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VXK, 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 VXK registered?

MT53 VXK is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 22 December 2003.

Is MT53 VXK safe to buy?

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