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WU53 OUB

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

78,537 mi
Last recorded78,537 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU53 OUB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 78,537 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 74,706 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 68,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 62,660 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2017 62,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 57,669 miles

n/s wiper blade split

Pass 5 Aug 2015 53,592 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 49,426 miles

o/s/f and n/s/r suspension units damp

Fail 4 Aug 2014 49,425 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f and n/s/r suspension units damp

Pass 19 Aug 2013 48,069 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 43,581 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 40,922 miles

o/s/r door not opening from inside or outside

Pass 23 Aug 2010 39,803 miles

o/s/r door not opening

Pass 17 Aug 2009 38,436 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 36,753 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 35,466 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 32,666 miles

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

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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WU53 OUB is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red 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 WU53 OUB, 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 WU53 OUB registered?

WU53 OUB is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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The MOT history for WU53 OUB shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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