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DU53 CBX

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

95,941 mi
Last recorded95,941 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 CBX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2023 95,941 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake cable damaged but not to excess inner wheel arch cable chaffed/damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Inner inner wheel arch liner partly loose

Nearside Outer side repeater lens missing

Offside Front Inner Brake cable damaged but not to excess inner wheel arch cable chaffed / damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 95,941 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt dust cover detached from linkage main body allowing ingress (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Outer Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt dust cover excessively worn allowing ingress (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake cable damaged but not to excess inner wheel arch cable chaffed/damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Inner inner wheel arch liner partly loose

Nearside Outer side repeater lens missing

Offside Front Inner Brake cable damaged but not to excess inner wheel arch cable chaffed / damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 94,937 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 93,537 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 93,537 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 91,657 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 84,967 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 75,595 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 58,251 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 53,526 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top shocker mount (2.4.A.3)

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some componets

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to covers being fitted

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 18 Aug 2015 53,526 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top shocker mount (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some componets

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to covers being fitted

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 18 Aug 2014 50,219 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to covers being fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2013 46,793 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 19 Aug 2013 46,178 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

nearside rear brake disc badly corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2012 42,753 miles

handbrake cables covers wearing.

Pass 23 Aug 2011 38,911 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

engine oil leak on top of engine

handbrake cables outer cover worn away

Fail 16 Aug 2011 38,745 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

engine oil leak on top of engine

handbrake cables outer cover worn away

Pass 16 Aug 2010 34,590 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 30,786 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 26,425 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 21,549 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 16,262 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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DU53 CBX is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 DU53 CBX, 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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DU53 CBX is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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