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MW53 VOT

2003 Citroen C5

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

63,464 mi
Last recorded63,464 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 VOT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 63,464 miles

not checked outer sill due to body trims

Fail 17 Feb 2017 62,982 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 0.940 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 2.10 (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim too high both fronts (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective slow to retract (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle handle missing (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective slow to retract (5.2.5b)

engine check light illuminated

screw in offside rear tyre wall

Pass 16 Feb 2016 58,997 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 55,822 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 48,977 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 41,372 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 33,641 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 31,462 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 31,462 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 27,676 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 23,410 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 19,412 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 15,105 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 VOT is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MW53 VOT, 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 VOT registered?

MW53 VOT is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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