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DG53 OZL

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

69,207 mi
Last recorded69,207 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 OZL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 69,207 miles

Engine oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2019 67,115 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

slight play in steering rack

Fail 8 Nov 2019 67,112 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

slight play in steering rack

Pass 11 Oct 2018 65,432 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 65,432 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 62,816 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 62,816 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 59,192 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 55,093 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 55,093 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Oct 2015 55,826 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Offside Front top suspension mounting area slight corrosion

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

handbrake travel

Pass 13 Oct 2014 55,239 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 54,657 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Oil leak

Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 53,608 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 53,608 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 51,614 miles

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

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Fail 6 Oct 2011 51,613 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Pass 21 Sep 2010 49,170 miles

front brake discs corroded and pitted

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 30 Sep 2009 41,872 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2009 41,872 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Sep 2008 33,825 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 33,825 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 26,201 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 26,200 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 17,877 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 17,876 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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 OZL is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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

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