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YM53 OMC

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Dec 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

75,724 mi
Last recorded75,724 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 OMC
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2020 75,724 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge (215/55/16 w ) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perrishing outer sidewall close to limit (215/55/16 w (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 70,271 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 70,271 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 63,875 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 57,959 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 55,643 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 54,474 miles

rear wiper blade rubber split

undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Dec 2014 53,376 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2013 51,772 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 49,599 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 49,599 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 45,518 miles

N/S/F washer jet weaker than O/S/F

Slight play in steering rack at O/S when under load.

Pass 20 Dec 2010 42,218 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

Car very snowy/wet/dirty underneath.

N/S/F suspension leg has a slight misting of oil on it.

Slight play in steering rack under load.

Pass 16 Dec 2009 38,950 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 33,634 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 29,385 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 21,547 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 OMC is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey 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 YM53 OMC, 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 OMC registered?

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

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The MOT history for YM53 OMC 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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