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SD53 VHF

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

127,513 mi
Last recorded127,513 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD53 VHF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 127,513 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front 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))

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

rusty underside due to age

side skirts fitted

Fail 12 Feb 2021 127,502 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel both rear (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached detatched (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front 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))

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

rusty underside due to age

side skirts fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2020 119,163 miles

CHILD SEATS IN REAR

EXHAUST DETERIORATED

HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

Nearside Front door pull catch modified

Nearside Rear BRAKE DUST SHIELD CORRODED

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front door pull catch modified

Offside Rear BRAKE DUST SHIELD CORRODED

SILL COVERS FITTED

SUSPENSION PIPES RUSTY

Fail 24 Jan 2020 119,079 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

CHILD SEATS IN REAR

EXHAUST DETERIORATED

HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

Nearside Rear BRAKE DUST SHIELD CORRODED

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear BRAKE DUST SHIELD CORRODED

SILL COVERS FITTED

SUSPENSION PIPES RUSTY

Pass 24 Jan 2019 103,956 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 103,956 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 86,477 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear suspension pipes corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2018 86,477 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear suspension pipes corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2017 70,411 miles

Central Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Jan 2017 70,262 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 59,440 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 56,758 miles

both rear tyres perrished and cracking on the sidewall 195/65/15

Fail 17 Oct 2014 56,758 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres perrished and cracking on the sidewall 195/65/15

Pass 18 Sep 2013 54,840 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 54,840 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 19 Sep 2012 52,732 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

front brakes wearing thin

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

Pass 19 Sep 2012 52,732 miles

front brakes wearing thin

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

Pass 19 Sep 2011 51,304 miles

front brakes

Pass 24 Sep 2010 50,315 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 46,879 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

both rear tyres worn low but still within legal requirements

Pass 2 Sep 2008 37,241 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 30,074 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 30,074 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 23,946 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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SD53 VHF is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SD53 VHF, 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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SD53 VHF is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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