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MW53 USX

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,061 mi
Last recorded70,061 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 USX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 70,061 miles

Nearside front wheel damaged

Offside front side light dim

Fail 29 Aug 2017 70,032 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 70,002 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside rear wheel damaged

Offside front side light dim

Pass 18 Aug 2016 56,441 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 48,254 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 45,881 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 42,909 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 39,770 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 35,783 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 35,781 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 31,537 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 31,537 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

tyre size 195/65hr15

Pass 13 Nov 2009 28,379 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 22,738 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 22,738 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 18,140 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 18,140 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 13,278 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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MW53 USX is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MW53 USX, 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 MW53 USX registered?

MW53 USX is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 December 2003.

Is MW53 USX safe to buy?

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