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SO53 TKD

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

165,493 mi
Last recorded165,493 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO53 TKD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 165,493 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front tyre has a worn outer edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 150,002 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2015 149,978 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Driver's door catch missing (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 140,557 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2014 140,314 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2013 126,185 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 126,185 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 114,422 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 109,168 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 109,000 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Sep 2010 101,580 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear brake discs scored and worn

full brake service advised

n/s/r tyre has touched inner wing but not at time of test

slight wiper blade damage to screen

suspect all rear brake and suspension pipes rusting in the clips and advise to remove from clips for a full inspection

Pass 8 Sep 2010 101,580 miles

both rear brake discs scored and worn

full brake service advised

n/s/r tyre has touched inner wing but not at time of test

slight wiper blade damage to screen

suspect all rear brake and suspension pipes rusting in the clips and advise to remove from clips for a full inspection

Pass 8 Oct 2009 89,686 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 89,686 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 69,234 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 32,056 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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SO53 TKD is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SO53 TKD, 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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SO53 TKD is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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