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DA53 OUB

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

173,198 mi
Last recorded173,198 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2008
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 OUB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2008 173,198 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 145,808 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 145,807 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 112,893 miles

nearside rear suspension component damp

offside front tyre worn on inner edge and close to limit nearside front tyre close to limit

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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DA53 OUB is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DA53 OUB, 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 DA53 OUB registered?

DA53 OUB is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 28 October 2003.

Is DA53 OUB safe to buy?

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