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AO03 OES

2003 Citroen C5

Red Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,832 mi
Last recorded96,832 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 OES
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2015 96,832 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 80,138 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2014 80,103 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 69,149 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 58,707 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2012 58,707 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 50,119 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 41,632 miles

advise engine under tray fitted

advise full floor pan trays fitted

advise side sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2009 35,079 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 30,461 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 24,023 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 17,060 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 OES is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OES, 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 OES registered?

AO03 OES is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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