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AO53 TBY

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,654 mi
Last recorded60,654 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 TBY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2023 60,654 miles

both rear tyres cracked in tread

front brake pads low

nearside mirror loose

offside front tyre perished + worn on inner edge

offside rear door wont open inside or outside

Fail 9 Nov 2023 60,654 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

both rear tyres cracked in tread

front brake pads low

nearside mirror loose

offside front tyre perished + worn on inner edge

offside rear door wont open inside or outside

Pass 11 Nov 2022 55,421 miles

both rear tyres cracked in tread

offside front tyre perished

Fail 10 Nov 2022 55,421 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

both rear tyres cracked in tread

offside front tyre perished

Pass 3 Nov 2021 52,351 miles

both front tyres cracked in tread

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 3 Nov 2021 52,351 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

both front tyres cracked in tread

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Nov 2020 48,851 miles

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower drive side front door corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2020 48,851 miles

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower drive side front door corroded

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 45,957 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 45,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 41,958 miles

REAR WIPER RUBBER WORN

Pass 1 Nov 2017 38,838 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

Fail 1 Nov 2017 38,838 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt STABILIZER BAR (2.4.G.2)

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

Pass 8 Nov 2016 35,378 miles

REAR WIPER RUBBER WORN

Fail 7 Nov 2016 35,378 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

REAR WIPER RUBBER WORN

Pass 7 Nov 2015 31,631 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 28,212 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED MORE ON INNER SIDES OF DISCS

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW MORE ON INNER PADS

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW MORE ON OFFSIDE REAR INNER PAD

Fail 20 Oct 2014 28,212 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED MORE ON INNER SIDES OF DISCS

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW MORE ON INNER PADS

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW MORE ON OFFSIDE REAR INNER PAD

Pass 8 Nov 2013 24,457 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

NEARSIDE FRONT DOOR MIRROR GLASS SLIGHTLY DISTORTED ON VISION

Pass 8 Oct 2012 19,841 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

NEARSIDE FRONT DOOR MIRROR GLASS SLIGHTLY DISTORTED ON VISION

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES OF TYRE

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

Pass 11 Oct 2011 16,615 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 13,075 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 9,853 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 9,431 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 9,431 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 9,095 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nsf tyre featherd on edge

Pass 26 Sep 2006 8,616 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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AO53 TBY is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AO53 TBY, 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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AO53 TBY is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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