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DU53 OOJ

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

91,863 mi
Last recorded91,863 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 91,863 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 91,863 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 90,090 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 87,091 miles

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

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

inner sills have surface corrosion

plastic sill covers and undertrays fitted

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2015 82,904 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 79,841 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 79,841 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 76,646 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 73,108 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 70,455 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 70,455 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 65,186 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 55,450 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 47,338 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 38,295 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 29,138 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 OOJ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OOJ, 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 DU53 OOJ registered?

DU53 OOJ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 2 September 2003.

Is DU53 OOJ safe to buy?

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