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OU53 ADZ

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

94,865 mi
Last recorded94,865 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 ADZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2020 94,865 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F ANTI ROLL BAR LINK JOINT

Pass 29 Jul 2019 89,998 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 84,768 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 84,768 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 79,313 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 73,565 miles

N/S/F TYRE WEARING LOW ON INNER EDGE

O/S/R TYRE ON 1.6MM DEPTH ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 7 Aug 2015 66,770 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 63,369 miles

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

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge 2mm depth

Pass 11 Sep 2013 55,616 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 51,406 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 47,045 miles

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 17 Sep 2010 42,520 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 36,990 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 29,846 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 24,860 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 24,833 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 19,414 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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OU53 ADZ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 OU53 ADZ, 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 OU53 ADZ registered?

OU53 ADZ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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