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AM03 XWA

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

170,578 mi
Last recorded170,578 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM03 XWA
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2013 170,578 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 170,578 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 157,847 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 157,847 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 146,926 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2011 139,786 miles

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

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

Both front discs wearing very thin.

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

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 125,478 miles

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

rear wiper split

undertray fitted

Fail 18 Jun 2010 125,478 miles

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

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

rear wiper split

undertray fitted

Fail 13 Jul 2009 113,054 miles

Evidence of oil leak around N/S of Undertray.

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

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

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

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

Plastic Engine Covers fitted.

Plastic Undertray fitted.

Rear Window Bonding deteriorating(Tailgate).

Pass 13 Jul 2009 113,054 miles

Evidence of oil leak around N/S of Undertray.

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

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

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

Plastic Engine Covers fitted.

Plastic Undertray fitted.

Rear Window Bonding deteriorating(Tailgate).

Pass 25 Jun 2008 97,178 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 70,467 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 48,730 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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AM03 XWA is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AM03 XWA, 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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AM03 XWA is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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