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EN52 OSR

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

189,642 mi
Last recorded189,642 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN52 OSR
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 189,642 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Fail 20 Oct 2017 189,642 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 185,194 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 181,230 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 173,311 miles

slight dampness round offside rear suspension unit

Fail 28 Jul 2014 173,311 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

slight dampness round offside rear suspension unit

Pass 9 Aug 2013 168,883 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 160,937 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 151,509 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 128,257 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 128,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 115,425 miles

Front shock absorbers are slightly damp

N/S/F and O/S/F tyres slightly worn on inner and outer edges

N/S/R and O/S/R tyres worn on inner and outer edges and slightly out of shape on tread

Fail 29 Jun 2009 115,425 miles

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

EML illuminates occasionally ref: anti pollution fault

Front shock absorbers are slightly damp

N/S/F and O/S/F tyres slightly worn on inner and outer edges

N/S/R and O/S/R tyres worn on inner and outer edges and slightly out of shape on tread

Pass 19 Jun 2008 99,587 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 99,587 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 83,273 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2007 83,270 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 26 Jun 2007 83,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 64,323 miles

front and rear bumpers damaged nearside

headlamp protector offside damaged

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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EN52 OSR is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 EN52 OSR, 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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EN52 OSR is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 23 January 2003.

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The MOT history for EN52 OSR shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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