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DF53 ODY

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,604 mi
Last recorded85,604 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 ODY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2014 85,604 miles

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

nearside front plastic inner wheel arch cover is insecure

Pass 30 Jan 2013 71,992 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs are worn

Fail 29 Jan 2013 71,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs are worn

Pass 2 Dec 2011 51,691 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 51,691 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 36,503 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 31,592 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 29,572 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 26,691 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 21,932 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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DF53 ODY is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DF53 ODY, 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 DF53 ODY registered?

DF53 ODY is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 December 2003.

Is DF53 ODY safe to buy?

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