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AO53 VHB

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

132,956 mi
Last recorded132,956 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 VHB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2022 132,956 miles

Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both handbrake cables deteriorated (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 131,556 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 131,556 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2020 129,645 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 129,645 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 128,639 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 125,919 miles

Both rear suspension leg gaiters have misting of oil

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 120,576 miles

Front both front upper suspension mounts corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear hydraulic brake hose ferrules corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear both rear suspension leg gaiters have slight misting of oil

Pass 22 Oct 2015 114,833 miles

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

both top suspension mountings slightly corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2015 114,833 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both top suspension mountings slightly corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2014 109,145 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Slight corrosion of both front top suspension mounts

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2013 101,975 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Oct 2013 101,975 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Oct 2012 95,618 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2012 95,618 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Oct 2011 85,939 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Plastic covers fitted to engine, sills, and underside of vehicle

Pass 28 Oct 2010 78,602 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 68,933 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 58,087 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 45,453 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 31,416 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 VHB is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AO53 VHB, 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 VHB is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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