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DY53 OHJ

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,738 mi
Last recorded113,738 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 OHJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2018 113,738 miles

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

Rear both suspension units appear damp advised by customer they have been oil sprayed

Fail 12 Jun 2017 113,695 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 111,402 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2016 111,372 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 108,757 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 103,768 miles

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

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

rear bump stops worn

Pass 8 Jul 2013 95,590 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2013 95,583 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 81,685 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 71,450 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 64,091 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 56,272 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 48,025 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 38,558 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 28,121 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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DY53 OHJ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DY53 OHJ, 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 DY53 OHJ registered?

DY53 OHJ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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