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OU53 AFE

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,937 mi
Last recorded88,937 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2016 88,937 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 88,937 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 88,878 miles

Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking both (2.4.D.2)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 84,880 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 81,234 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 77,053 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 73,580 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 69,575 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 65,421 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 60,351 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 55,778 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 49,782 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 AFE is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AFE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OU53 AFE registered?

OU53 AFE is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is OU53 AFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU53 AFE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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