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DH53 SEH

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

97,601 mi
Last recorded97,601 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDH53 SEH
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2020 97,601 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 97,022 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 96,600 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 95,729 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front seatbelt slow to retract

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushs parting (2.4.G.2)

front pad wear indicator wires snapped

Fail 20 Nov 2017 95,728 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front seatbelt slow to retract

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushs parting (2.4.G.2)

eml on

front pad wear indicator wires snapped

Pass 17 Nov 2016 93,721 miles

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

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Front handbrake cable cracked and split

Offside Front zenon light flickers on start up

Offside Rear slight weep on suspension unit

Oil leak engine ()

engine management light on

Fail 16 Nov 2016 93,718 miles

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Front handbrake cable cracked and split

Offside Front zenon light flickers on start up

Offside Rear slight weep on suspension unit

Oil leak engine ()

engine management light on

Pass 18 Nov 2015 91,485 miles

Nearside Front gas shock slightly leaking

Offside Rear tyre badly cracking

Fail 14 Nov 2015 91,462 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking ram / shock (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front gas shock slightly leaking

Offside Rear tyre badly cracking

Pass 19 Nov 2014 85,774 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 78,174 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 70,873 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 64,337 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 64,337 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2010 56,413 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 48,854 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 40,300 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 31,406 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 22,195 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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DH53 SEH is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DH53 SEH, 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 DH53 SEH registered?

DH53 SEH is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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