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AO03 EWU

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2024
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

163,995 mi
Last recorded163,995 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 EWU
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2023 163,995 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2022 163,762 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 158,986 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2020 154,689 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 150,789 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 145,835 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 140,395 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 135,684 miles

Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 130,533 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 123,981 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 123,981 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 123,981 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 116,825 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 116,825 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 111,046 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 106,135 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 101,998 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 101,998 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 91,842 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 91,482 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2008 74,569 miles

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

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

evidence of fluid leaking on undertray

Pass 1 May 2007 57,921 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 23 May 2006 43,008 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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AO03 EWU is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 AO03 EWU, 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 AO03 EWU registered?

AO03 EWU is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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