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OE52 OMT

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

171,077 mi
Last recorded171,077 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE52 OMT
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 171,077 miles

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)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 152,250 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 152,250 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 125,312 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 125,312 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Fail 1 Mar 2013 110,038 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 110,038 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 101,347 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 101,347 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 90,478 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake pedal and clutch pedal rubbers missing

front discs worn

rear discs worn

Pass 31 Jan 2010 81,704 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jan 2010 81,704 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2009 76,046 miles

advise: brake fluid level low

advise:slight play to offside front tie bar upper joint

advise;brake pedal rubber worn(pedal does have antislip provision)

advise;clutch pedal rubber absent

advise;exhaust corroded

advise;front discs corroded

advise;front numberplate cracked

advise;inner and outer edges of nearside fron t tyre tread low

advise;inner and outer edges of offside front tyre tread low

advise;outer edge of nearside rear tyre tread low

advise;outer edge of offside rear tyre tread low

advise;rear pads at mot 1.5mm limit recomend replacement

Fail 26 Jan 2009 76,046 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

advise: brake fluid level low

advise:slight play to offside front tie bar upper joint

advise;brake pedal rubber worn(pedal does have antislip provision)

advise;clutch pedal rubber absent

advise;exhaust corroded

advise;front discs corroded

advise;front numberplate cracked

advise;inner and outer edges of nearside fron t tyre tread low

advise;inner and outer edges of offside front tyre tread low

advise;outer edge of nearside rear tyre tread low

advise;outer edge of offside rear tyre tread low

advise;rear pads at mot 1.5mm limit recomend replacement

Pass 8 Feb 2008 65,379 miles

advies;driver seat belt slow to retract

advise;front number plate cracked

advise;nearside front disc corroded

advise;nearside rear disc corroded

advise;sound insulation under vehicle offside slightly damaged and hanging down slightly

Fail 8 Feb 2008 65,379 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advies;driver seat belt slow to retract

advise;front number plate cracked

advise;nearside front disc corroded

advise;nearside rear disc corroded

advise;sound insulation under vehicle offside slightly damaged and hanging down slightly

Pass 30 Jan 2007 52,104 miles

advise:exhaust corroded

advise:front brakepads getting low aprox 4mm remaing

advise:offside rear tyre tread low

advise;sound insulation (under vehicle ,offside rear)is broken

Pass 1 Feb 2006 43,776 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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OE52 OMT is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 OMT, 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 OE52 OMT registered?

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

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