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AO03 XGL

2003 Citroen C5

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,995 mi
Last recorded89,995 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 XGL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 89,995 miles

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

eml on

Fail 28 Oct 2017 89,995 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

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

eml on

Pass 22 Oct 2016 87,040 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 84,257 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 75,956 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear suspension units damp

sill covers fitted

Fail 8 Aug 2014 75,954 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

rear suspension units damp

sill covers fitted

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jul 2014 75,552 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres cracking in treads

Pass 15 Jul 2013 69,084 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 64,793 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jul 2011 60,506 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 55,331 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 51,024 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

vehicle is fitted with underbody panels and under bonnet panels

Pass 24 Jul 2008 47,319 miles

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

front wiperblades starting to leave residue on screen

Pass 23 Jul 2007 40,073 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 29,816 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 29,816 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 XGL is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 XGL, 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 XGL registered?

AO03 XGL is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 22 July 2003.

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