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LD53 OXF

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

155,627 mi
Last recorded155,627 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 OXF
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 155,627 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 136,779 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 136,771 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 121,450 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 105,382 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 105,377 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 92,142 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 91,483 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 70,734 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 56,200 miles

N/S/F Door Mirror Cracked

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

O/S/F oil Leak

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 56,200 miles

N/S/F Door Mirror Cracked

O/S/F oil Leak

Pass 28 Oct 2009 52,761 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 52,761 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 46,168 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 46,168 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 39,497 miles

nearside front tyre driven flat

Pass 3 Oct 2006 33,057 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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LD53 OXF is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LD53 OXF, 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 LD53 OXF registered?

LD53 OXF is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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The MOT history for LD53 OXF shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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