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YM53 OMB

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

117,347 mi
Last recorded117,347 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 OMB
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 117,347 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

damp around offside rear suspension sphere

nearside handbrake cable deteriorated

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

offside rear tyre on legal limit

service overdue indicator is on

Pass 3 Aug 2017 104,197 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES BECOMING CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT AND STARTING TO WEAR UNEVENLY - 3MM - 215 55 16 97W

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS SHOWING SIGNS OF SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 22 Aug 2016 100,446 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 100,414 miles

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 22 Sep 2015 94,932 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play in os inner rack end

small crack at top of screen

Fail 22 Sep 2015 94,932 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play in os inner rack end

Pass 23 Sep 2014 87,986 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 80,796 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 80,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

engine management light on

Pass 5 Sep 2012 74,355 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

handbrake outer sleaves scuffed on cables

Pass 27 Sep 2011 64,093 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 62,145 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 59,793 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 47,927 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front handbrake cables being rubbed through by front wheels on full lock

handbrake travel high but still has some reserve

nearside and offside front suspension units slightly damp round top seals

various oil leaks under engine/gearbox

Pass 19 Jun 2008 38,294 miles

emissions are a bit high

front inner pads look low

front wipers are a bit smeary

Pass 25 Jun 2007 28,375 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 18,323 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

front wipers slightly smearing

offside front hand brake cable close to wheel/tyre but not touching

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2006 18,323 miles

front wipers slightly smearing

offside front hand brake cable close to wheel/tyre but not touching

rear brake discs slightly corroded

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 OMB is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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