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CE03 OBF

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

87,895 mi
Last recorded87,895 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 87,895 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Mar 2018 85,412 miles

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

dampness around offside rear suspension sphere

Pass 7 Mar 2017 82,378 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 78,764 miles

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight play nearside frontantiroll

Pass 11 Mar 2015 74,649 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 69,524 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 64,278 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 59,108 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 53,094 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 46,748 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 43,306 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 36,978 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 30,710 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 30,697 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 24,046 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 OBF is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 OBF, 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 OBF is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 21 March 2003.

Is CE03 OBF safe to buy?

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