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CP53 OOH

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

139,056 mi
Last recorded139,056 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 OOH
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 139,056 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2025 138,271 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 19 Aug 2025 138,271 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2024 137,238 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2024 137,238 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Fuel tank insecure strap corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Towbar component excessively corroded bar and bolts (6.1.6 (a))

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

rear suspension pipe corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2023 136,387 miles

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

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

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

tank strap corroded

tow bar corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2022 134,590 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 133,173 miles

Central Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Link arms, both sides of vehicle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres starting to wear on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel tank strap corroded

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

Under trays and engine covers fitted, restricted view of testable components

Fail 26 Jun 2021 133,172 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Before flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both sides of vehicle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides of vehicle, after flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Link arms, both sides of vehicle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres starting to wear on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel tank strap corroded

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Under trays and engine covers fitted, restricted view of testable components

Pass 29 Jun 2020 131,808 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 131,804 miles

Offside Front Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 126,997 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 126,996 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Side repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 120,059 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 114,469 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 107,640 miles

engine covers fitted

slight play in o/s rack end

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2015 100,532 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 93,538 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2013 86,593 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2012 79,442 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 71,044 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 61,253 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 57,126 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 54,524 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 38,663 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 32,597 miles

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

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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CP53 OOH is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 CP53 OOH, 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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CP53 OOH is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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