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OU53 GXY

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,962 mi
Last recorded99,962 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 GXY
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 99,962 miles

E.M.L on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 99,962 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect retaining clip for bulb missing (4.1.2 (c))

E.M.L on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 85,149 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 77,741 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 77,717 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 68,322 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 39,887 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 21,696 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 18,638 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 14,992 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 11,148 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 7,000 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 2,265 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 1,915 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 GXY is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GXY, 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 GXY registered?

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

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