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DU53 ONV

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

130,793 mi
Last recorded130,793 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 ONV
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2017 130,793 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 130,785 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Sep 2016 126,437 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 126,437 miles

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Valve stem seriously damaged all (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2015 117,484 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension leg has a slight misting of oil

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

Nearside Rear suspension leg has a slight misting of oil

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

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

Offside Front suspension leg has a slight misting of oil

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view wing (8.1.2a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2015 117,419 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front suspension leg has a slight misting of oil

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

Nearside Rear suspension leg has a slight misting of oil

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

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

Offside Front suspension leg has a slight misting of oil

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view wing (8.1.2a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

oil leak

Fail 27 Aug 2014 112,471 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

nsr tyre is cracked and perrished but no ply or cords are exposed.

Pass 27 Aug 2014 112,471 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

nsr tyre is cracked and perrished but no ply or cords are exposed.

Pass 24 Sep 2013 104,246 miles

Front tyres worn to 3mm

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight smell of fuel under bonnet

Fail 17 Sep 2013 104,213 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front tyres worn to 3mm

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight smell of fuel under bonnet

Pass 4 Sep 2012 96,673 miles

Trailer socket fog lamp circuit inoperative

Pass 8 Sep 2011 91,321 miles

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

Slight smell of fuel under bonnet

Pass 9 Sep 2010 87,663 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 82,943 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 74,919 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 60,120 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 44,268 miles

N/s/r brake disc inner face worn.(corroded)

Nail in the n/s/f tyre.

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

Rear centre seat belt does not pull out ( reel has locked up ).

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 ONV is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey 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 DU53 ONV, 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 ONV is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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