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YH53 OUD

2003 Citroen C5

Red Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

107,329 mi
Last recorded107,329 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 OUD
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2019 107,329 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect NS & OS (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess Inner arch (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Handle missing (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS & OS (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect NS & OS (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 100,078 miles

shields and under trays fitted unable to fully inspect.

slight leak n/s/f suspension/shock.

slight leak n/s/r suspension/shock.

slight leak o/s/f suspension/shock.

various metal brake pipes signs of corrosion.

Fail 25 Sep 2018 100,078 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component leaking drip from o/s/r suspension unit at time of test. (5.3.5 (c))

shields and under trays fitted unable to fully inspect.

slight leak n/s/f suspension/shock.

slight leak n/s/r suspension/shock.

slight leak o/s/f suspension/shock.

various metal brake pipes signs of corrosion.

Pass 28 Sep 2017 90,087 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)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 90,086 miles

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

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)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 70,462 miles

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Pass 29 Sep 2015 68,971 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 67,216 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 63,312 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 58,472 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 52,325 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 45,561 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 39,049 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 33,038 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 28,651 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 21,933 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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YH53 OUD is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YH53 OUD, 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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YH53 OUD is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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