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RE53 MFU

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

90,194 mi
Last recorded90,194 miles
Recorded on4 May 2011
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 MFU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2011 90,194 miles

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

front brake discs worn

high level stop light not working

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2010 78,034 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 61,914 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 35,618 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 32,186 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 32,186 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 24,414 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front 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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RE53 MFU is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver 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 RE53 MFU, 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 RE53 MFU registered?

RE53 MFU is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 8 September 2003.

Is RE53 MFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE53 MFU 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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