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CX53 OJV

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

67,382 mi
Last recorded67,382 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 OJV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2012 67,382 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 67,382 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 59,044 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 59,042 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 49,680 miles

Advise front number plate dirty but legible; both front seat belts slow to retract; offside front brake hose close to inner rim

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 Sep 2010 49,667 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Advise front number plate dirty but legible; both front seat belts slow to retract; offside front brake hose close to inner rim

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 40,400 miles

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

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

front and rear number plates delaminated slightly

Pass 11 Sep 2008 30,449 miles

Front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated.

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

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

Slight damage to offside front wheel rim.

Pass 18 Sep 2007 21,631 miles

Advise both inner driveshaft gaitors leaking slightly.

Pass 19 Sep 2006 13,733 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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CX53 OJV is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CX53 OJV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CX53 OJV registered?

CX53 OJV is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is CX53 OJV safe to buy?

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