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HY53 OEK

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

88,224 mi
Last recorded88,224 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY53 OEK
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 88,224 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 80,903 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 72,704 miles

Offside Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 65,557 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 65,557 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 59,739 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 54,028 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 54,028 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2019 50,391 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front suspension damp possible leak

Pass 31 Aug 2018 44,177 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 39,335 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 32,603 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 32,586 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 32,574 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 32,552 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 32,248 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 31,288 miles

reverse lights inop

Pass 21 Sep 2010 30,380 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 29,179 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 29,143 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 26,779 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 22,565 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 17,536 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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HY53 OEK is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 HY53 OEK, 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 HY53 OEK registered?

HY53 OEK is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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The MOT history for HY53 OEK shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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