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AF53 OGL

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

145,002 mi
Last recorded145,002 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 OGL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 145,002 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 143,675 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 137,750 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2013 137,750 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 124,786 miles

Front brake discs worn

Fail 6 Sep 2011 124,786 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

Front brake discs worn

Pass 1 Sep 2010 89,948 miles

unable to get the emission tester to register a reading

Pass 19 Sep 2009 80,278 miles

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)

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

front discs lipped

front pads very low

rear discs corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2008 67,502 miles

Hydraulic return pipe is starting to perish.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Sep 2008 67,497 miles

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

Excess free play in handbrake lever

Hydraulic return pipe is starting to perish.

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

NSF disc shows signs of excess heat.Hand brake lever on NSF is seized.

Pass 27 Sep 2007 55,586 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 55,586 miles

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 43,862 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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AF53 OGL is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 OGL, 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 OGL is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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