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DG53 OYN

2003 Citroen C5

Red Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

183,367 mi
Last recorded183,367 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2011
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 OYN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2011 183,367 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak

wear on front brake discs.

Pass 3 Sep 2010 172,709 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2010 172,709 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2009 157,829 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 157,806 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 138,038 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2008 138,038 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 126,185 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 126,185 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 108,765 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 85,598 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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DG53 OYN is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 DG53 OYN, 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 DG53 OYN registered?

DG53 OYN is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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