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MT53 OJH

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

131,848 mi
Last recorded131,848 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 OJH
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2018 131,848 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

eml light on

sill covers fitted

under tray

Fail 27 Feb 2018 131,830 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm + nail in tred (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

eml light on

sill covers fitted

under tray

Pass 14 Mar 2017 125,342 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

e m light stays on

Fail 1 Mar 2017 125,302 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

e m light stays on

Pass 1 Mar 2016 117,320 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both drop links

Pass 27 Feb 2015 106,803 miles

slight play nearside front anti-roll bar link rod

slight play offside front anti-roll bar link rod

Fail 27 Feb 2015 106,803 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play nearside front anti-roll bar link rod

slight play offside front anti-roll bar link rod

Pass 4 Feb 2014 94,375 miles

slight play n//s/f anti roll bar link rod

slight play o/s/f inner steering rack arm

Fail 4 Feb 2014 94,375 miles

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

slight play n//s/f anti roll bar link rod

slight play o/s/f inner steering rack arm

Pass 28 Feb 2013 87,820 miles

slight play n/s/f anti roll bar link rod

Fail 27 Feb 2013 87,820 miles

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)

rear washers not working

slight play n/s/f anti roll bar link rod

Pass 31 Jan 2012 82,386 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 77,734 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 73,973 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 67,777 miles

engine management light on

nearside and offside parking brake cables split on outer casing

Pass 3 Mar 2008 63,976 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 60,403 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
Full Citroen C5 reliability report

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MT53 OJH is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MT53 OJH, 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 MT53 OJH registered?

MT53 OJH is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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