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AO03 XGS

2003 Citroen C5

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

102,199 mi
Last recorded102,199 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 XGS
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2013 102,199 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2012 88,604 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

front brake discs worn

Pass 18 Aug 2012 88,604 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 3 Mar 2011 74,166 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 68,882 miles

Front seat belts slow to retract. Slight lift in n/side front anti rollbar droplink. Front and rear brake disc inner surfaces corroding and discs wear lipped, all pads still good.

Pass 8 May 2009 61,843 miles

Slight lift in n/side front anti rollbar droplink. Front tyres worn more on edges. Front brake discs wear lipped but pads are good.

Pass 20 May 2008 54,188 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 47,930 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2006 38,491 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 XGS is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 XGS, 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 XGS registered?

AO03 XGS is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 20 May 2003.

Is AO03 XGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO03 XGS shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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