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RE53 MJJ

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

38,174 mi
Last recorded38,174 miles
Recorded on13 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 MJJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2020 38,174 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect x2 (5.3.2 (b))

Front unable to see front inside pads

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

Pass 16 May 2019 36,752 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Eye level brake light not working.

Fail 16 May 2019 36,752 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Eye level brake light not working.

Pass 14 May 2018 34,937 miles

high level brake light not working, assume not connected.

slight engine oil leak.

Fail 14 May 2018 34,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

high level brake light not working, assume not connected.

slight engine oil leak.

Pass 23 May 2017 34,462 miles

Offside Front Oil leak ()

Pass 23 May 2016 33,784 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 33,784 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 28,397 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 28,397 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 May 2014 26,368 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 23,418 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 19,074 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 18,322 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 16,628 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 14,705 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 14,705 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 12,403 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 10,490 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 MJJ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MJJ, 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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RE53 MJJ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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