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AK03 XBA

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

158,431 mi
Last recorded158,431 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 XBA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2012 158,431 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 140,577 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 140,135 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 123,029 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 123,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil around rear suspension - no visible leaks at time of test

Pass 11 May 2009 106,694 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 96,520 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 89,295 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 82,610 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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AK03 XBA is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 AK03 XBA, 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 AK03 XBA registered?

AK03 XBA is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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