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CE03 EXL

2003 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

126,306 mi
Last recorded126,306 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 EXL
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2024 126,306 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 124,059 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 119,503 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 119,458 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 119,424 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 111,774 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 111,774 miles

Nearside Front Suspension pipe leaking return pipe (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension unit leaking leg (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 103,572 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 94,070 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 88,601 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 80,567 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 80,566 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 70,893 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 67,056 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 67,056 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 66,011 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 62,975 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 53,602 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 41,797 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 38,174 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 34,691 miles

Near side rear wheel bearing slightly noisey.

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 30,565 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2008 30,562 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 26,154 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 20,477 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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CE03 EXL is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 CE03 EXL, 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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CE03 EXL is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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