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DA53 SFN

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

126,151 mi
Last recorded126,151 miles
Recorded on16 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 SFN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2014 126,151 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 May 2014 126,151 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2014 126,127 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 2 Jan 2013 113,375 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Dec 2011 103,767 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 103,767 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 28 Dec 2010 97,971 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Dec 2010 97,971 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 84,028 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear calipers cockled

near side and off side inner steering joints slight play

near side front tyre getting close to limit on outer edges

off side front tyre getting close to limit on outer edges

small stickers on front windscreen

Fail 26 Nov 2009 84,027 miles

Nearside Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear calipers cockled

near side and off side inner steering joints slight play

near side front tyre getting close to limit on outer edges

off side front tyre getting close to limit on outer edges

small stickers on front windscreen

Pass 29 Dec 2008 71,879 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Dec 2008 71,879 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2007 52,103 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 39,727 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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DA53 SFN is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DA53 SFN, 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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DA53 SFN is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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