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CE03 OAX

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,699 mi
Last recorded140,699 miles
Recorded on30 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 OAX
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2013 140,699 miles

engine light on

indecator stalk sloppy

traction control light on

Fail 30 May 2013 140,698 miles

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

engine light on

indecator stalk sloppy

traction control light on

Pass 14 Feb 2012 127,764 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 122,462 miles

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 110,650 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 110,650 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 97,081 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 96,814 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 82,274 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 70,094 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2006 53,200 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2006 53,200 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 OAX is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CE03 OAX, 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 CE03 OAX registered?

CE03 OAX is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 7 March 2003.

Is CE03 OAX safe to buy?

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