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LD53 OYA

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

175,236 mi
Last recorded175,236 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 OYA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2015 175,236 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

rear tyres scrubbed on edges

Fail 22 Jan 2015 175,236 miles

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

rear tyres scrubbed on edges

Pass 15 Jan 2014 164,152 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 155,318 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 155,313 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

o/s hand brake lever sticking

Pass 20 Oct 2011 147,332 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 133,078 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 118,972 miles

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

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

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

slight play o/s s/rack

Pass 3 Oct 2008 105,059 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 105,059 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 87,785 miles

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 29 Sep 2006 70,434 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 OYA is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LD53 OYA, 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 OYA registered?

LD53 OYA is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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