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AF53 OFJ

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

201,825 mi
Last recorded201,825 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 OFJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2015 201,825 miles

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

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

Rear discs and pads wearing low

Slight noise from engine aux drive belt /cam belt drive area

Upper engine cover insecure

Fail 7 Jan 2015 201,825 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front lower valance insecure

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

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

Rear discs and pads wearing low

Slight noise from engine aux drive belt /cam belt drive area

Upper engine cover insecure

Pass 25 Jul 2013 165,249 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jul 2013 165,249 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Aug 2012 155,437 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 155,437 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 143,945 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 136,312 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 125,176 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 125,176 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 115,877 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 115,877 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 103,391 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 103,389 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 95,564 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 95,564 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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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AF53 OFJ is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 AF53 OFJ, 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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AF53 OFJ is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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