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AF53 UAA

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

194,549 mi
Last recorded194,549 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 UAA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2022 194,549 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Under shields fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2021 186,115 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 181,300 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 171,418 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 164,166 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 156,248 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both rear tyres are getting low

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2016 148,389 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 17 Aug 2016 148,389 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2015 139,693 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2014 128,979 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Aug 2014 128,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2013 116,530 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Aug 2012 103,893 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2012 103,893 miles

Nearside Front Upper 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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 23 Aug 2011 93,543 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 86,538 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 79,001 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2009 79,001 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 70,161 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 61,407 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 50,782 miles

Nearside Rear 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
Full Citroen C5 reliability report

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AF53 UAA is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AF53 UAA, 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 AF53 UAA registered?

AF53 UAA is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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