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DG53 OZD

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

128,422 mi
Last recorded128,422 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 OZD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2017 128,422 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outside edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on outside

engine warning light on

Fail 3 Feb 2017 128,315 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outside edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on outside

engine warning light on

Pass 19 Feb 2016 124,211 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 120,252 miles

Both rear suspension spheres have a slight misting of oil.

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 117,103 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 110,107 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2013 110,105 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 102,003 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2012 102,003 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 94,761 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Feb 2010 88,193 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 80,722 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 80,721 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 74,418 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 67,198 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 67,198 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 56,398 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 OZD is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 OZD, 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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DG53 OZD is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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