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AO03 OEW

2003 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

134,301 mi
Last recorded134,301 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 OEW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2013 134,301 miles

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

n/s handbrake cable casing cracking

n/s/f inner door handle loose

Pass 22 Jun 2012 123,596 miles

o/s windscreen has small crack not yet in swept area

Fail 22 Jun 2012 123,596 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s windscreen has small crack not yet in swept area

Pass 24 May 2011 112,933 miles

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

handbrake cable on n/s casing deteriated

Fail 8 May 2010 99,147 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2010 99,147 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 99,135 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 86,509 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 86,437 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 102,083 miles

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

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

n/s parking brake has low reading

Pass 9 May 2007 53,880 miles

slight distortion on n/s/r tyre

Fail 30 Mar 2007 53,827 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 53,827 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 34,520 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 OEW is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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