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DA52 OPZ

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

99,816 mi
Last recorded99,816 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 OPZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2016 99,816 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 99,814 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 93,871 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 89,744 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 85,381 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 81,200 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly cracked

offside front tyre slightly cracked

signs of oil around nearside front hydraulic suspension unit

signs of oil around offside rear hydraulic suspension unit

Pass 27 May 2011 76,324 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 72,565 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 69,630 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 69,630 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 66,982 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 66,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 63,038 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 50,616 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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DA52 OPZ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DA52 OPZ, 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 DA52 OPZ registered?

DA52 OPZ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 3 January 2003.

Is DA52 OPZ safe to buy?

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