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WU53 OVD

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

231,285 mi
Last recorded231,285 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU53 OVD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 231,285 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 214,237 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2018 213,669 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 203,281 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Aug 2017 203,053 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Aug 2016 195,536 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

n/s wing mirror temp repair

Fail 12 Aug 2016 195,312 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/55x16 (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s wing mirror temp repair

Pass 24 Aug 2015 186,483 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 168,905 miles

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

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

n/s/f handbrake cable slight damage to outer casing

Fail 22 Aug 2014 168,866 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

n/s/f handbrake cable slight damage to outer casing

Pass 3 Sep 2013 151,014 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 133,203 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 1 Sep 2012 133,201 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 122,228 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2010 121,814 miles

brake hose ends corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2010 121,797 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

brake hose ends corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2009 120,450 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

body damage

covers under bonnet and under side can not see all pipes

front brake discs worn

Fail 2 Sep 2009 120,448 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

body damage

covers under bonnet and under side can not see all pipes

front brake discs worn

Pass 18 Aug 2008 118,540 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2008 118,539 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2007 116,120 miles

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

anti slip missing on clutch

body damage

pads and disc worn fronts

rear discs slighty scord

Fail 28 Aug 2007 116,104 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 100,773 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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WU53 OVD is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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