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OE52 OMM

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

203,405 mi
Last recorded203,405 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE52 OMM
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 203,405 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 195,351 miles

front brake pad warning light wire broken

offside front brake binding

Pass 15 Aug 2016 187,978 miles

Offside Rear suspension unit damp

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 9 Aug 2016 187,967 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear suspension unit damp

Pass 12 Aug 2015 180,578 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2014 172,108 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jul 2014 172,096 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2013 166,009 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

front registration plate deteriorated

Fail 24 Jul 2013 166,009 miles

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

front registration plate deteriorated

Pass 20 Jul 2012 157,316 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2012 157,307 miles

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 146,970 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre wearing low on outer edge

Fail 30 Jun 2011 146,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 20 Jul 2010 135,757 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

front brake discs corroded and worn

nearside front inner drive shaft boot split

nearside front tyre worn low on outside edge

sills coverd

Fail 20 Jul 2010 135,757 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

front brake discs corroded and worn

nearside front inner drive shaft boot split

nearside front tyre worn low on outside edge

sills coverd

Pass 24 Jul 2009 130,556 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 124,747 miles

both front brake discs are worn past the manufactureres wear limit - advise changing

center rear seat belt has been completely removed making the vehicle a 4 seater.

slight play in ns front anti roll bar link

Fail 25 Jul 2008 124,735 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

both front brake discs are worn past the manufactureres wear limit - advise changing

brake pedal pump up indicating air in the system

slight play in ns front anti roll bar link

suspension pump noisey once setting put to 'high'

Pass 29 Apr 2007 91,784 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2006 88,764 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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OE52 OMM is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 OE52 OMM, 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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OE52 OMM is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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