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OW53 CPN

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,363 mi
Last recorded75,363 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW53 CPN
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2021 75,363 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 11 Aug 2020 73,540 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 28 Jul 2020 73,487 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component leaking sphere (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

headlamps discoloured

Pass 25 Jul 2019 72,596 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 71,642 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 27 Jul 2017 70,274 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 8 Aug 2016 68,631 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 8 Aug 2016 68,631 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking shock return pipe hose broken (2.4.D.2)

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 27 Jul 2015 66,781 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 9 Jul 2014 64,777 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 15 Jul 2013 62,227 miles

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 10 Jul 2012 59,495 miles

215/55/16/97h

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

nearside front tyre worn to limit

slight leak from both front suspension legs

Pass 10 Jul 2012 59,495 miles

215/55/16/97h

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

nearside front tyre worn to limit

slight leak from both front suspension legs

Pass 19 Jul 2011 56,755 miles

offside rear light lens cracked

slight leak from both front suspension struts

Pass 3 Aug 2010 53,996 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 49,479 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 44,740 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 40,114 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 40,110 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 37,213 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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OW53 CPN is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OW53 CPN, 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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OW53 CPN is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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