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YM53 OJX

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

136,988 mi
Last recorded136,988 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 OJX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2013 136,988 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 121,229 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 121,224 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 116,501 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Nov 2011 116,372 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear brake disc corroded and pads worn and deteriorated

Pass 20 Nov 2010 106,703 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 106,636 miles

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

Hand brake cables deteriorated

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 23 Oct 2009 94,514 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 84,978 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 84,888 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2007 74,989 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2007 74,989 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 60,636 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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YM53 OJX is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YM53 OJX, 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 YM53 OJX registered?

YM53 OJX is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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