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RE53 MHM

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

117,608 mi
Last recorded117,608 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 MHM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2024 117,608 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 105,103 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2023 105,103 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2022 92,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension compensator damp

Fail 7 Oct 2022 92,859 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension compensator damp

Pass 9 Oct 2021 86,806 miles

Rear suspension unit damp not leaking

Fail 9 Oct 2021 86,806 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension unit damp not leaking

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 83,531 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Oct 2020 83,531 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 78,020 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2019 77,685 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 71,687 miles

215/55r16

rear suspension compensator damp

Pass 25 Sep 2017 63,875 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

suspension fluid around rear compensator but not leaking

Fail 19 Sep 2017 63,871 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

suspension fluid around rear compensator but not leaking

Pass 29 Sep 2016 60,266 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 60,266 miles

Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking both sides (2.4.D.2)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 57,431 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 54,857 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 51,013 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 51,013 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Oct 2012 46,212 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 42,416 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 39,163 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 35,156 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 30,886 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 24,929 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 24,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 18,502 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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RE53 MHM is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 RE53 MHM, 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 MHM registered?

RE53 MHM is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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