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MK53 OJY

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,428 mi
Last recorded75,428 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK53 OJY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2013 75,428 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 75,428 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 66,149 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 59,444 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 51,147 miles

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

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

slight play in N/S linkod

Pass 2 Mar 2010 46,741 miles

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

slight play in both front link rods

Pass 3 Mar 2009 36,562 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 36,562 miles

Nearside Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 34,033 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 34,028 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2007 28,128 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre on outer edge close to limit

Pass 1 Sep 2006 19,988 miles

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

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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MK53 OJY is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc 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 MK53 OJY, 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 MK53 OJY registered?

MK53 OJY is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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