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AK53 OCE

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,008 mi
Last recorded99,008 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 OCE
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2015 99,008 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 93,511 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 88,287 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre badley perished

offside wiper held on with cable tie

Pass 23 Oct 2012 82,391 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside wiperblade held on by a cable tie but is secure

Pass 16 Nov 2011 76,439 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 76,439 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 69,753 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 64,530 miles

n/s front shock absorber leaking???

o/s front shock absorber leaking??

Pass 1 Oct 2008 56,351 miles

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

OSF Tyre outer wall slightly damaged.

Pass 2 Oct 2007 50,079 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 38,808 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2006 38,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

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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AK53 OCE is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 AK53 OCE, 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 AK53 OCE registered?

AK53 OCE is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is AK53 OCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK53 OCE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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